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: 10/25/2007 Subject: Long term side effects from nicotine gum?
Question I quit smoking several years ago. But I occasionally crave nicotine so I chew nicotine gum.
Are there any long term irreversible side effects from chewing nicotine gum?
Answer Dear Emil,
That is great that you have stayed quit.
No there is nothing wrong with an occasional fix of nicotine. It is actually a safe drug. The problem with tobacco is all the other chemicals and carcinogens.
You are apparently still a bit addicted, but as long as you don't smoke, your health is not being damaged.
Michael Dean, Ph.D.
Author "Empty Cribs-The Impact of Smoking on Child Health"
http//www.artsciencepub.com
