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Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine is an addictive drug used in tobacco. It is extremely toxic and causing damage to the lung tissues, constriction of blood vessels, increases blood pressure and heart rate and stimulates central nervous system. Talk about your nicotine addiction, stopping smoking, quitting attempts, nicotine related diseases, nicotine replacement products, and nicotine patches here.

Is secondhand smoke influencing pets?

Hi, I need some answers related to pet’s health. My father just got himself a dog, and I have to admit that I really like that puppy, but I am also a bit worried for it. My father smokes almost two packs of cigarettes a day and I know it always bothered me; will that secondhand smoke influence...

by User avatar dorry64164395

shortness of breath after you quit smoking

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i quit smoking two years after I fell deeply in love with my granddaughter mind you i feel in love the moment she was born but that didn't do it for me for some reason. After watching her grow and hearing her speak for the first time and walk and all the firsts in her life. I surrendered....

by User avatar Guest

swollen legs since stopped smoking

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Hi. I gave up smoking 6 weeks ago. I'm 37 and smoked for 25 years. I've put on some weight but noticed that my legs have started to swell up quite badly. I have had DVT's in both legs (in groin) in the last 8 years, last one was 3.5 years ago, so I know my circulation is really bad. Is this...

by User avatar ukchick

Heart palpitation and short breathing two weeks into quitting smoking

I am in second week of quitting and going through cold turkey. Its too much painful..shortness of breath and heart palpitation make me feel like i am going to die. Some please let me know how long these symptoms may persist? What should I do now?

by User avatar Amy333340963

After smoking I get sharp pains and feel really sick.

Hi there, I`ve been smoking for about 6 years now, and just recently whenever I finish smoking a cigarette I get really nauseous and sharp pains in my stomach. After that I get indigestion, and when I lay down for bed I get nauseous as well. This has only been happening for a few weeks now, I`ve...

by User avatar feelingreallysick

Kicking out Mary-Jane

Hi Everyone, Excellent forum, I’ve read all 7 pages of postings, twice. It’s just after Boxing Day ’06 of this writing. Just had Christmas, lots of food, drink, and smoked a joint with my brother-in-law. My other brother-in-law (his brother) passed away Christmas Day 2002; he froze to death...

by User avatar Guest

Quit smoking 2 weeks ago

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I quit smoking 2 weeks ago, and I have had mouth ulcers, quitters flu and all the other things mentioned in earlier posts, but I also have CONJUNCTIVITIS now and Iam not sure if this is common when you stop smoking or not. Has anyone else had eye problems? I suffer from allergies, so this could...

by User avatar Guest

New Rules to Curb Smoking Among Youth

UK Government has made new plans to curb smoking among young people by banning public display of cigarettes in shops and vending machines and by limiting packages to 10 cigarettes. After the ban on smoking in public places, the Government is contemplating further needful actions to curb the...

by User avatar MarioB.

Problems breathing, shortness of breath

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Heya, I'm 17 years old and a smoker. On Saturday I was with my friends and they gave me a go of their electric cigarette as I'm trying to quit. I felt fine, but after a while I began to feel out of breath, and I couldn't take deep and fulfilling enough breaths. Yesterday (Sunday) I told my parents,...

by User avatar Guest

Smoking Delays Bone and Ligament Healing

Researchers have found that smoking significantly slows down the healing of fractures and ligaments following injuries. It is due to toxins that cigarettes contain that the healing is postponed. Additionally, cigarettes make smokers more prone to fractures, bone infections, healing problems and soft...

by User avatar DanDan