Chest And Lungs

Here are some frequently asked questions related to smoking and how to stop: Q: I’ve smoked for 30 years. Will quitting do any good or has the damage already been done? A: It’s never too late to quit smoking. The benefits begin just 20 minutes after your last cigarette. After 15 years of not smoking, your

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to smoking and how to stop: People who eventually quit smoking usually try to stop two or three times before they’re successful. Nicotine is a powerful drug that acts on neurotransmitters in the brain and is physically addictive. Most smokers start as teenagers. The earlier you start,

Here are definitions of medical terms related to smoking and how to stop: Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter, or chemical in the brain that carries information between nerve cells. Addiction: A strong dependence on a drug. Arteriosclerosis: A disease in which a sticky substance known as plaque adheres to the walls of the arteries, narrowing and eventually clogging them. Bronchitis: An

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on smoking and how to stop: American Cancer Society  Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 http://www.cancer.org American Lung Association  Phone: 1-212-315-8700 http://www.lungusa.org Office on Smoking & Health National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  Phone: 1- 770-448-5705  http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco Nicotine Anonymous  Phone: 1- 415-750-0328 http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org American Heart Association  Phone: