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| smoking | 7/15/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: He is now experiencing issues with circulation in his legs that the doctors relate directly with his ...
A: Unfortunately the first requirement for quitting is a desire to quit. I'd suggest you read and give ...
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| chewing tobacco | 6/20/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I recently found out that my boyfriend does chewing tobacco. He had been hiding it from me for ...
A: Tobacco, actually the nicotine in tobacco, is a mild stimulant. You could get him some nicotine gum ...
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| Smoking | 6/4/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I was hoping to feel GREAT early on, but still suffer from lack of energy...is this part of the ...
A: Congratulations for quitting. That is great. 10 months is a long time to feel lethargic, I'd say. ...
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| the effects of very occasional smoking | 5/29/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: Dean, I am the father of a young man about to turn 20 years old. I've raised him less with ...
A: Andrew, Each person is different, and we are finding that nicotine addiction is different in ...
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| the effects of very occasional smoking | 5/29/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: Dean, I am the father of a young man about to turn 20 years old. I've raised him less with ...
A: It is great that you have such good communication with your son. In general, I agree that moderation ...
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| smoking bans | 5/28/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this or not, but can you tell me where online I can find a list of ...
A: Great question. Good old Wiki has the answer. ...
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| Side Affects?? | 5/24/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I recently quit smoking and this Tuesday coming will be 3-weeks. Now I have smoked for about 15-17 ...
A: That is great that you have quit after so many years. Coming off surgery is a great time. The ...
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| New life side effects | 5/14/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have been a smoker for about 5 years, I'm 27 now and actually on my 4th week free of ...
A: Congrats on quitting. That is fantastic. You sound very determined to stay quit, and that is the ...
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| nicotine gum | 5/8/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: Dean, My husband chews 5 pieces of 2mg nicotine gum a day. He has been doing this for many years. ...
A: That is great that he quit. Interestingly nicotine is really pretty harmless, so there is no reason ...
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| Shortness of Breath | 5/6/2008 | Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com ) |
Q: I smoked a pack a day for over 30 years. I went 6 weeks ago and got laser done and I stopped smoking ...
A: It's good you took a step to improve your life, you will feel much better and healthier as you are ...
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| Dangers of second-hand smoke | 5/1/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: Just recently, I moved in with my aunt and uncle to be closer to where I work. My uncle is a devoted ...
A: The Surgeon general's studies have shown that second hand smoke is dangerous. There studies also ...
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| Quitting Smoking | 4/18/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I quit smoking a month and a half back. That time I misunderstood the withdrawal symptoms to be ...
A: That is wnderful that you have quit. I am sorry to hear that you have had so much trouble. I think ...
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| Skoal | 4/14/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I know all the worries, all the bad things that smokeless tobacco brings. I just want some advice ...
A: I am glad that you wrote, and happy to help. You are right to be concerned. People your age have ...
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| Nicotine withdrawals | 4/8/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I quit smoking 6 months ago cold turkey after 27yrs smoking is been very rough for me with the ...
A: That is fantastic that you quit and are determined to stay that way. The actual physical symptoms of ...
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| Lungs | 3/26/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: How much will my lungs heal if i quit smoking? I heard that the liver is the only organ that will ...
A: Eric, Your lungs will start healing immediately, as will your heart. There can be irreversible lung ...
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| Smoking & Nicotine | 3/16/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: First, I am a non-smoker but have often wondered why people smoke if it is so desructive to their ...
A: These are great questions. Most people start smoking when they are very young. They try it and think ...
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| i need my dad to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 2/22/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: please can you give me advice! my dad started smoking very young,then he stopped when i was born ...
A: That is great that you are supporting him, but in reality he has to want to quit. Here are some ...
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| chest pain and numbness | 2/1/2008 | Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com ) |
Q: hey i quit smoking 2 weeks ago and have recently came down with mild to irritating chest pain and ...
A: If you don't have serious medical problem before quiting, and this is yr first time, & if it getting ...
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| Vicks | 1/30/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have a friend who pastes a thick layer of Vicks on his cigarette before smoking it. He says his ...
A: Hmm, that is a new one. I can't see anything like that online,,, but of course a lot of people smoke ...
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| Question about quitting and fertility | 1/30/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have been smoking for many years and trying to conceive for 3 and 1/2. I finally got pregnant and ...
A: I am terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your baby. I can't even imagine how that feels. You ...
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| Help girfriend to stop smoking | 1/23/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: My girlfriend wants to quit smoking. She is 39 and has been smoking for over 20 years. How can I ...
A: It is great that you are helping her. Your support is key. I'd suggest you get her a copy of "The ...
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| are all treatments ineffective without willpower | 1/18/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: this is not for me but on behalf of a relative. In your considered opinion is it impossible for ...
A: It is true that the single most important factor in successful quitting is the desire of the smoker ...
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| smoking and control | 1/16/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I'm a chronic nicotine smoker that use to be an occasion smoker but now things are out of hand. I ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your torment. I am afraid that the only way to be the master of your body ...
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| Smoking and my unual pain. | 1/16/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I just chanced on this site and found all the answers regarding those to want to give up smoking. ...
A: Bless you for quitting. Especially for your family. I am not an MD, so I can't give you too much ...
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| question on quitting smoking | 1/10/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have heard that when a smoker decied to quit smoking that their B/P can rise or if they even cut ...
A: Smoking does not cause hypertension, although during smoking blood pressure does go up. This is ...
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| Coughing and smoking | 1/6/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have started to stop smoking for a week now and using NRT patches 21 mg as I was a heavy smoker. I ...
A: That is great that you have quit. Hang in there, it is worth it! It takes some time for your lungs ...
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| quit smoking | 1/1/2008 | Michael Dean |
Q: i recently quit smoking this past saturday. Its been 3 days and im going crazy, i have noticed a ...
A: Hang in there. It will get better. I don't know what the jaw pain could be except if you are ...
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| Quit smoking, no cough | 12/31/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: Dean. I have been a smoker for 30 yesrs and am happy to say that I quit cold turkey one month ago ...
A: That is great that you have quit. The recovery process is different for each person. I would ...
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| dizzy and extreme dry skin | 12/29/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: i am compelled to quit smoking because of constant visits to the hospital.I was always lightheaded, ...
A: That is great that you have quit. Hang in there. It can be rough for a few more weeks. Anxiety and ...
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| Upper back pain | 12/27/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I am 33yrs old and smoked for 20yrs. I quit cold turkey exactly 14 days ago, I have terrible ...
A: I am glad to ear that you are quitting. Hang in there it will be worth it. Here are some ...
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| Smoking left side chest pain | 12/23/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I had a EKG and it came back normal but should I take more tests? Thank you and have a good day
A: I would see your doctor and get help in quitting. I'd suggest you read "The EasyWay to Quit ...
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| Brain Function | 12/9/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I would discribe myself as having a complicated history, not yet completely understood, with a ...
A: Nicotine receptors are located in many regions of the brain. See this article: ...
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| lightheaded after I quit smoking | 12/7/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I have read that being lightheaded and dizzy after quitting smoking is common. I thought it would ...
A: First of all it is great that you have quit. hang in there. Are you on any medications to quit? ...
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| Nicotine in Blood | 12/2/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I'm due a blood test in two weeks & I would like to know how long does it take for Nicotine to get ...
A: If you have not smoked in at least a month, your level should be undetectable. Of course if you have ...
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| smoking | 12/1/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: Dean, I'm am a student in Utah doing research on cigarettes. I was hoping you could answer 10 ...
A: 1. Are cigarettes better for your health, instead of smoking tobacco out of a pipe? No, Both are ...
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| smoking and tobacco | 11/28/2007 | Mr. Sharma ( www.TransformlifeStyle.com ) |
Q: Sharma I have a speech at shcool that I am giong to do on tobbaco. Any ways I want to find out some ...
A: Search on google about details on nicotine origin . Well smoking kills, so without nicotine there ...
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| tobacco | 11/28/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I am in high shcool and I am diong a speech on toobaco and how it is bad for you and stuff. Can you ...
A: Here is some information from my web site: -Smoking is the # 1 preventable cause of SIDS and infant ...
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| trying to quit smoking | 11/26/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: question, i am trying to quit smoking cold turkey, i smoke 1/2 to a full a pack per day for 16 years ...
A: You are making a great decision. How long it will take really depends on the person. Some people ...
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| Just Quit Smoking - Tickle In Lungs | 11/26/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: I quit smoking about 2 months ago, and all of a sudden, I developed a chronic "tickle" in my ...
A: That is great that you quit. Yes I believe the tickle is part of the healing process. You might try ...
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| side affects of long term use of nicotine gum | 11/25/2007 | Michael Dean |
Q: i have been using generic nicotine gum for one year. after six months of use ,my left leg began at ...
A: First, congratulation on quitting and staying quit. I see no evidence that nicotine causes leg ...
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