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About Michael Dean
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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 Cannot answer 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

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Michael Dean 
In Category  Quitting Smoking

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nicorette gum side effects10/7/2008
  Q: im currently 40yrs age, I've been on the nicorette gum on & off for approx 10 yrs in total, its ...
  A: Unfortunately there is little data on the long term effects of the gum. Nicotine itself is very ...
How long does chest congestion last after quitting?9/20/2008
  Q: I quit smoking about 3 months ago, except having one about a month ago. I had been wanting to quit ...
  A: Leonard, First congratulations on quitting. If you have been smoking for a long time, it does ...
smoking and heartburn9/3/2008
  Q: I have quit smoking now for 7 weeks. I have not used the patch or any nicotine gum. I actually had ...
  A: I am glad to hear that the Chantix worked so well for you. That is great that you were able to go ...
Does cold laser therapy really help you to kick the smoking habbit for good?9/2/2008
  Q: I have tried nicatine patches and they don't work because I get weak when my friends smoke around ...
  A: Cold laser therapy is in the category of alternative therapies that have not been rigorously ...
smoking and heartburn9/2/2008
  Q: I have quit smoking now for 7 weeks. I have not used the patch or any nicotine gum. I actually had ...
  A: First congratulations on quitting! That is great! I have heard of a few people getting heartburn ...
quitting smoking8/30/2008
  Q: well, today is day 10 since my quit and the urdge to smoke is pretty much constant; granted not as ...
  A: Yes addiction is a complicated thing. And I am no expert. Definitely let me know how the ...
quitting smoking8/28/2008
  Q: well, today is day 10 since my quit and the urdge to smoke is pretty much constant; granted not as ...
  A: Ian, Glad to hear you are hanging in there. If DQ does it for you, go for it!! Nicotine stimulates ...
Smoking8/27/2008
  Q: Ive quit 39 days back after 6 years of smoking. I was a 3-4 cigarettes a day put it was getting to ...
  A: Raj, Those are good steps for recovery. You are right a bit of weight is no worry, and staying away ...
quitting smoking8/25/2008
  Q: Michael, am 55 yr old man with very long smoking history who is trying to quit...hopefully with ...
  A: Ian, There are 2 parts to the addiction. The physical effects of nicotine (actually the smaller ...
quitting smoking8/25/2008
  Q: Michael, am 55 yr old man with very long smoking history who is trying to quit...hopefully with ...
  A: Ian, Yes that is a long history of lung abuse. But the body has amazing ability to recuperate. The ...
brain chemicals and quitting8/24/2008
  Q: I quit smoking a month ago Tuesday. I went cold turkey (with the help of a hypnotist) and have had ...
  A: Please don't start again. Things will get better. It is true that some people with addiction may ...
quitting smoking8/23/2008
  Q: Michael, am 55 yr old man with very long smoking history who is trying to quit...hopefully with ...
  A: It is great that you are trying to quit. Different people have different levels of addiction. It ...
Chest Pain8/21/2008
  Q: I had been smoking for 10 years, five of those a pack a day. Recently I have not smoked for 2 weeks ...
  A: Paul, It is great that you have given up cigarettes. Since the doctor has examined you, I agree ...
Coughing and Smoking8/11/2008
  Q: Today is my day to finally quit smoking and I'm looking forward to cleaning out my body. I have been ...
  A: That is great that you are quitting. Are you using any medications or aids? It is never too late, ...
After Quitting7/30/2008
  Q: I am a 23 year old female. I recently quit smoking (I have been a smoker for 8 years). I have been ...
  A: Congrats on quitting. That is fantastic. You sound very determined to stay quit, and that is the ...
What to expect after Chantix7/27/2008
  Q: I was a pack a day smoker for 35 years and tried everything in the book. Chantix has been my biggest ...
  A: That is fantastic that you have succeeded. Are you on the 12 month Chantix program? The physical ...
Smoke test7/24/2008
  Q: my company enforce a new policy where they do not employ smokers no more. by Nov 22nd we all need to ...
  A: I am not sure how they will check. There is a blood test for nicotine levels. If you have not smoked ...
smoking7/24/2008
  Q: My dad smokes and every time i tell him to quit he says he doesnt want to. ive tried to reason with ...
  A: I am afraid that the smoker has to want to quit, before any success is possible. You cannot give the ...
smoking7/15/2008
  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 ...
chewing tobacco6/20/2008
  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 ...
Smoking6/4/2008
  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. ...
the effects of very occasional smoking5/29/2008
  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 ...
the effects of very occasional smoking5/29/2008
  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 ...
smoking bans5/28/2008
  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. ...
Side Affects??5/24/2008
  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 ...
New life side effects5/14/2008
  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 ...
nicotine gum5/8/2008
  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 ...
Dangers of second-hand smoke5/1/2008
  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 ...
Quitting Smoking4/18/2008
  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 ...
Skoal4/14/2008
  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 ...
Nicotine withdrawals4/8/2008
  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 ...
Lungs3/26/2008
  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 ...
Smoking & Nicotine3/16/2008
  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 ...
i need my dad to stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2/22/2008
  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 ...
Vicks1/30/2008
  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 ...
Question about quitting and fertility1/30/2008
  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 ...
Help girfriend to stop smoking1/23/2008
  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 ...
are all treatments ineffective without willpower1/18/2008
  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 ...
smoking and control1/16/2008
  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 ...
Smoking and my unual pain.1/16/2008
  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 ...
question on quitting smoking1/10/2008
  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 ...
Coughing and smoking1/6/2008
  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 ...
quit smoking1/1/2008
  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 ...
Quit smoking, no cough12/31/2007
  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 ...
dizzy and extreme dry skin12/29/2007
  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 ...
Upper back pain12/27/2007
  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 ...
Smoking left side chest pain12/23/2007
  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 ...
Brain Function12/9/2007
  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: ...
lightheaded after I quit smoking12/7/2007
  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? ...
Nicotine in Blood12/2/2007
  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 ...
smoking12/1/2007
  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 ...
tobacco11/28/2007
  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 ...
trying to quit smoking11/26/2007
  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 ...
Just Quit Smoking - Tickle In Lungs11/26/2007
  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 ...
side affects of long term use of nicotine gum11/25/2007
  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 ...
quit smoking question11/7/2007
  Q: I have stopped smoking nearly 3 weeks now and am finding I am really depressed. My Doctor put me on ...
  A: That is great that you have made it for 3 weeks. Keep up the great work and hang in there. ...
Long term side effects from nicotine gum?10/25/2007
  Q: I quit smoking several years ago. But I occasionally crave nicotine so I chew nicotine gum. Are ...
  A: That is great that you have stayed quit. No there is nothing wrong with an occasional fix of ...
Nicotine and Champix10/24/2007
  Q: I have smoked for 10 years and have tried at least a dozen times to quit. Started taking Champix ...
  A: That is great that you keep trying to quit. Many people take multiple tries, so hang in there. ...
Chantix and quitting smoking10/19/2007
  Q: Dean, I have tried quitting smoking a few times with Chantix. Like most of us, I have taken ...
  A: I admire your determination. A few people do have pretty severe nausea with Chantix. There is one ...
stopped smoking10/16/2007
  Q: I recently quit smoking 25 days ago. I am now having alot of gas. what can I do to help?
  A: I am glad to hear that you have quit. Is this cold turkey or are you on any medications? This is ...
Smoking Cessation/Depression10/12/2007
  Q: Took Chantix for 30 days, quit smoking on the 8th day with very little difficulty. 2 days after the ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your depression. I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist, so I can be of ...
Lozenges10/12/2007
  Q: I managed to quit smoking for about 2 months using mint lozenges that dissolve slowly in the mouth. ...
  A: I am sorry you are having so much trouble with the lozenges. I have not heard of the ear pain. It ...
Chantix and a possible side effect10/8/2007
  Q: I have been smoke free for 6 weeks now. Thanks to this Chantix. One problem though, that is really ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 7 weeks. I am glad to hear that Chantix is working, because I have been ...
Quit Smoking9/27/2007
  Q: I read the previous question which referred to stopping smoking and feeling tightness in the chest. ...
  A: Congratulations on quitting, again. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do after ...
Is quitting smoking bad for you?9/24/2007
  Q: My girlfriend had the same concern as the person who asked "if someone who has smoked a long time ...
  A: I was surprised when this question first came in. I looked up the source, and it is a ...
Passive smoking9/16/2007
  Q: My in-laws often care for my 3 year old daughter in their home. They are both smokers but assure me ...
  A: This is a great question. The facts are that nicotine and other chemicals in smoke can persist on ...
smoking9/10/2007
  Q: how long does it take for the nicotine to get out of your bloodstream after you quit ?
  A: If you have not smoked in 6 months, your level should be undetectable. Of course if you have ...
metallic tasting cough9/5/2007
  Q: I am 37, I quit smoking a little over one month ago. this is the second time I quit. The first was ...
  A: That is great that you have quit again. Many people take multiple tries. I hope that this time ...
Nicorette Gum9/1/2007
  Q: I quit smoking DEC 2006 with Nicorette 2mg gum. I chew about 15 pieces a day. I smoked for 35 ...
  A: That is great that you have stayed quit that long. And the loss of weight is great too. So much for ...
Pain after quitting.8/27/2007
  Q: I quit cold turkey 6 weeks ago today. On day 4 or 5, I suddenly got the most terrible pain in my ...
  A: That is great that you are quitting, but I am sorry to hear about the pain. I have never heard of ...
started smoking8/25/2007
  Q: i actually am not a smoker. But lately I have been smoking about one cigarette a day. When I go ...
  A: If you are smoking several cigarettes at a time on a regular basis and have cravings I am afraid ...
Worried8/24/2007
  Q: I have been a smoker for about 6 years and have recently stopped with one or two lapses. I don't ...
  A: That is great that you have quit. Keep up the good work. As you can imagine your body has a lot of ...
Nervous8/19/2007
  Q: I quit smoking a week ago today! Yay! I've never tried to quit before but I was nervous health ...
  A: Congratulations on making the very wise decision to quit. It is very unlikely that the pains in ...
worried!!8/10/2007
  Q: I'm 14 and have been smoking since i was 12 i smoke from 10-15 a day my mum brought me patches and ...
  A: If you are still smoking the stuffed nose and bad throat are from the smoking. Smoking raises your ...
Smoking8/6/2007
  Q: Ive been smoking for 3 years now, they say ur lungs are still heathly unless u been smoking for a ...
  A: Any amount of smoking damages the lungs and increases your risk for lung disease, heart disease and ...
Stop Smoking/Son Smoking8/2/2007
  Q: My question in twofold, I've been a smoker for over 20 years, I'm trying to quit, my doctor gave me ...
  A: Hang in there. There is a support plan at the Chantix web site, www.chantix.com, that might help. ...
smoking7/31/2007
  Q: Once you quit smoking what are the best things to do to heal lungs and other damaged parts of the ...
  A: Congratulations on deciding to quit. Have you quit yet? How long and how much have you smoked? As ...
Taste Distortion AFTER Quittin Smoking7/28/2007
  Q: A month ago my husband went cold turkey with his smoking of 40 years. I am so excited about this, ...
  A: That is very exciting that your husband has quit after so long. It is great that you are so ...
Quitting smoking7/26/2007
  Q: It's been a little over 2 weeks since I've quit smoking and I am experiencing constant, not severe, ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 2 weeks. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
smoking7/23/2007
  Q: stopped smoking for five days now, but i am getting short of breathe. i have always been fit played ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 5 days. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
Smoking7/17/2007
  Q: Michael...Hi...I have just recently stopped smoking...My best friend and i flew to Arizona to the ...
  A: Tracie, I am glad the Atropine/Scolopamine therapy seems to be working for you. This is not an FDA ...
lips7/12/2007
  Q: after smoking and drinking alchol for so long; what lip balm/cream can i use to bring my lips back ...
  A: This is kind of out of my expertise. I doubt any cream is going to help much except help your skin ...
2 months of not smoking and still craving7/11/2007
  Q: I took my final patch off five days ago. I have not smoked one puff for 2 months and 13 days. I am ...
  A: Hang in there! Your body and your family are telling you the right thing. You are much better off ...
smoking after bypass surgery7/8/2007
  Q: What damage does a person do to his or her overall health by smoking after triple bypass surgery?
  A: In short a lot. Smoking is a major factor in cardiac disease, and someone recovering from bypass ...
affect of quit smoking7/4/2007
  Q: My father has been smoked for almost 30 years, and I have tried to persuade him to quit. However, he ...
  A: This is not true. There is nothing dangerous about quitting, only smoking. The withdrawal effects of ...
Nicotine and insurance testing6/29/2007
  Q: I am about to take a blood test for a term life insurance policy. I smoked a cigar about 10 days ...
  A: Dustin, Some insurance companies do test for nicotine (cotinine actually, the breakdown product of ...
smoking6/28/2007
  Q: i moved in with my dad and his wife about 2 years ago. ive tried everything i can. from being blunt ...
  A: You are in a difficult situation. There is no question that your health is being harmed, but an ...
cough6/27/2007
  Q: It has been 5 weeks since I quit smoking and I still have a deep and dry cough (only occasionally ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 5 weeks! You are right. Children in smoking households are much more ...
smoking6/22/2007
  Q: I had a few quick questions: My sister recently confessed to me that she has been smoking for the ...
  A: You are right to be concerned about your sister. She is addicted to nicotine. Although she is ...
Do Lungs Purge6/5/2007
  Q: This may seem like an odd question, but do the lungs purge when you stop smoking? I stopped over ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 3 months. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
pain after quitting smoking5/31/2007
  Q: I quit smoking two weeks ago after smoking on and off for 30 years. I have a nagging pain below my ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 2 weeks. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
DOES Quiting smoking causes cancer?5/26/2007
  Q: I have been a heavy smoker for 30 yrs (last ten yrs, chained smoked 60 to 80 fags a day)and I ...
  A: Congratulations on quitting. That is the best thing you could do for your health. Quitting ...
stomach probelm5/24/2007
  Q: Is this some how relate to quit smoking please guide me
  A: Are you on any medication such as the patch to quit? Stomach and digestive problems are quite ...
Cough5/21/2007
  Q: I have recently quit smoking it has been about 4 weeks now. I still have a cough that is very ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 4 weeks. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
Amount of nicotine blocked by filter5/16/2007
  Q: A friend of mine quit smoking almost 2 years ago using Nicorette gum after smoking about 45 years. ...
  A: That is amazing. His addiction is obviously very strong. In addition to the rather unsanitary ...
Gum to Replace Nicorette4/30/2007
  Q: My Dad is 100% smoke free now for a few months, and he's found a method that really works for him. ...
  A: You are right to be proud of your dad. He has done a great thing for his health. A lot of people ...
quitting smoking4/27/2007
  Q: Once you successfully quit smoking does a person continue suffering from nicotine withdrwals for ...
  A: Quitting is different for different people. The actual physical withdrawal from nicotine addiction ...
I can't breathe4/12/2007
  Q: I have finally made the decision to quit smoking. I am turning 40 this month and I can't stand being ...
  A: Congratulations on quitting. How long have you smoked? How long since you quit? As you can imagine ...
very dry cough4/9/2007
  Q: i have been a smoker for 25 years and have giving up smoking for 4 weeks now. i used to smoke around ...
  A: Rors, Thanks for the additional information. I am glad a doctor has checked you out. Smoking kills ...
quitting4/8/2007
  Q: i want to quit smoking, i've tried but always come back, i can feel how my health is decreasing, any ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you have had so much trouble quitting, but it is very common. Most people ...
very dry cough4/8/2007
  Q: i have been a smoker for 25 years and have giving up smoking for 4 weeks now. i used to smoke around ...
  A: Congratulations on making it 4 weeks. As you can imagine your body has a lot of recovering to do ...
side effect of quitting smoking4/4/2007
  Q: Why a person gain weight after 6 months of quit smoking even though she eats vegetables and fruits ...
  A: The relationship between smoking and weight gain is complex. Nicotine does suppress the appetite to ...
Smoking Related Cancer Research4/4/2007
  Q: I am a 9th grade student doing a research paper on smoking. i have found what diseases and cancers ...
  A: What a great topic! There has been some outstanding progress. In the last two years for the first ...
the nicoderm patches4/3/2007
  Q: I'm on my 2nd day of being smoke free. I'm 26 yrs old and have been smoking regularly for 10 yrs. ...
  A: Congratulations on your quitting. Quitting is different for different people. Some people can quit ...
Relative Smoking Inside The House4/2/2007
  Q: I have a brother in law that is smoking in his mother apartment. He said that he do not damage ...
  A: Tell your brother there is no way to separate the smell from the smoke. In 2006 the Surgeon General ...
quit smoking4/2/2007
  Q: Could taking Chantix to quit smoking pose a problem, since it affects Dopamine? (ie compulsivness, ...
  A: Linda, I am glad you are interested in Chantix. This is Pfizer's new drug which acts by blocking ...
Side Effects3/25/2007
  Q: I have stopped smoking for about 2 weeks. I am not using any patches or replacements, I just decided ...
  A: Justina, That is great you are quitting! Many people get headaches on quitting. There are several ...
Recently Quit Smoking9/26/2006
  Q: I have been a smoker for the past three years, from when I was 21 to 24. I'm just wondering what my ...
  A: Caleb, You did the best thing possible for our health, so you should be glad of that. The sooner ...
how not be too tired!!9/24/2006
  Q: I am sending you to ask a question for my cousin’s sake,, He is a 22 year old male, He quitted for 4 ...
  A: Meriam, It is great that you want to help your cousin. The support of family and friends really ...
I can't sleep9/22/2006
  Q: I am 21 and have been smoking for almost 10 years and I quit smoking like a week ago and I have not ...
  A: Congratulations on quitting. You are doing a wonderful thing for your health. Yes, insomnia is a ...

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