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Give up smoking

Aged 74. Trying to give up smoking for last 50 years and failed. Fed up request help.

Aged 74. Trying to give up smoking for last 50 years and failed. Fed up request...

7 MONTH WINNER•13 years ago

E-Cigarettes

What is the NHS thoughts on E-cigarettes are they safe

What is the NHS thoughts on E-cigarettes are they safe

•13 years ago

Understanding where you think smoking satisfies you....

Quite often, when somebody decides that they would like to give up smoking, they jump straight in at the deep end without giving much thought, if any - to what...

Quite often, when somebody decides that they would like to give up smoking, they...

Partner•13 years ago

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I quit two weeks ago and was wondering if it was 'normal' not to have a cough by now?

I smoked 20 or so roll ups a day for more years than I care to remember, but I've never had a cough. I should be glad really, but does that mean my lungs are...

I smoked 20 or so roll ups a day for more years than I care to remember, but I'v...

•13 years ago

What is nrt

•13 years ago

Wednesday 14th March 2012 is National No Smoking Day!

Are you wondering why you are still smoking, adding up the amount you spend on cigarettes every week and wishing you had a magic wand to help you to stop? ...

Are you wondering why you are still smoking, adding up the amount you spend on c...

Partner•13 years ago

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Swollen Fingers

I am on week 2 without having Nicotine and have noticed that I have a pins and needles feelings in my left hand and the fingers on both hands look swollen and...

I am on week 2 without having Nicotine and have noticed that I have a pins and n...

•13 years ago

Its been almost a month since I quit, but im slowly getting more and more depressed and tearful, should i see the doctor?

32 Month Winner•13 years ago

What is NRT?

NRT stands for Nicotine Replacement Therapy. When used properly, NRT really does help people stop smoking. Currently there are nicotine patches, gum, tablets,...

NRT stands for Nicotine Replacement Therapy. When used properly, NRT really does...

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How does NRT work?

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) works by delivering nicotine into your body without the tar, carbon monoxide and other poisonous chemicals that are found in...

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) works by delivering nicotine into your body w...

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Breathing exercise (1)

Cravings lead to irritation and sometimes panic, causing the quitter’s mind to speed up. When this occurs, concentrating becomes hard. Using a deep breathing...

Cravings lead to irritation and sometimes panic, causing the quitter’s mind to s...

Partner•13 years ago

Why do I have mouth ulcers?

A chemical change in the makeup of the body tissues can take place when you stop smoking. When you do give up, your body’s chemistry returns to normal. Mouth...

A chemical change in the makeup of the body tissues can take place when you stop...

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Why do I have tingling in my hands?

Smoking reduces your circulation. After two weeks, your circulation begins to return to normal and your hands and feet receive more oxygen. This...

Smoking reduces your circulation. After two weeks, your circulation begins to re...

Partner•13 years ago

Coughing / Phlegm when stopping smoking.

Smoking paralyses the tiny hairs, or cilia, which line your windpipe and helps to clear dirt and mucus out of your lungs. When you stop smoking, the cilia...

Smoking paralyses the tiny hairs, or cilia, which line your windpipe and helps t...

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