AboutMichael Dean Expertise Can answer
General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting.
Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco.
The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss.
The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW
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Specific medical questions
Experience Cancer Researcher for over 20 years
Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com.
Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease.
Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.
Organizations American Association for Cancer Research
American Association of Human Genetics
Publications Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.)
Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer
Education/Credentials PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine
Awards and Honors Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research
Expert: Michael Dean Date: 6/4/2008 Subject: Smoking
Question Hi Dean- I quit smoking 10mos ago after 25yrs and 2 packs a day. I was hoping to feel GREAT early on, but still suffer from lack of energy...is this part of the recovery and how long should it last?
Thanks Bob
Answer Hi Robert,
Congratulations for quitting. That is great.
10 months is a long time to feel lethargic, I'd say. Did you quit cold turkey or are you on medication? I would suggest seeing your doctor and getting a physical. Unfortunately that much smoking for that amount of time leaves considerable permanent damage to the lungs.
But for sure you ave done the right thing for your health.
I hope this helps,
Mike
Michael Dean, Ph.D.
Author "Empty Cribs-The Impact of Smoking on Child Health"
http//www.artsciencepub.com
