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Why Am I Coughing After Quitting Smoking?
Although it isn't common, some people do develop a short-term cough after they quit smoking.
The Truth About Smoking Pleasure
Most smokers think they like smoking, but the truth of smoking pleasure has little to do with enjoyment.
How Can I Get Through My First Smoke-Free Weekend?
The first smoke-free week and weekend of can be managed more easily with knowledge about what to expect and some preparation for the discomforts associated with nicotine withdrawal.
Will Nicotine Withdrawal Ever End?
Though not true nicotine withdrawal, feelings that mimic nicotine withdrawal can crop up months into smoking cessation.
Will I Miss Smoking Forever?
When we quit smoking, it can seem as though we'll never get free of the chains that link us to our smoking habit. How long does it take to stop missing smoking?
Are Clove Cigarettes a Safe Smoking Alternative?
Produced in Indonesia and distributed worldwide, kreteks, also known as clove cigarettes, are made of up of approximately 60 to 80 percent tobacco, 20 to 40 percent ground cloves, clove oil and other additives.
Why Do I feel Dizzy When I Quit Smoking?
A reader asks about whether the dizziness she feels is related to smoking cessation.
Are bidi cigarettes a safe-smoking alternative?
Bidis (pronounced bee-dees) are small hand-rolled cigarettes manufactured in India and other southeast Asian countries.
Chantix Side Effects - Is Chantix Safe to Use?
A reader asks: "I'm afraid to use Chantix because of all of the negative news I've been reading about Chantix side effects. Can you tell me what the side effects of Chantix are and whether Chantix is dangerous for me to use to quit smoking?"
Why Am I So Afraid to Quit Smoking?
Why Am I So Afraid to Quit Smoking? I'm about to quit smoking. I have one cigarette left, and after I smoke it, that's it. Even though in a lot of ways I am looking forward to quitting, the most prevalent emotion I feel is fear.
What are the health hazards associated with cigar smoking?
Cigar smoking has been linked to several smoking-related health hazards.
Why Use NRTs to Stop Using Nicotine?
While nicotine replacement therapy is risky if used inappropriately, NRTs can work well when manufacturer's directions are followed carefully.
NRTs Prescription vs OTC: What's the Difference?
Originally, all forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRTs) were available by prescription only. In recent years however, most of them have become over-the-counter(OTC) drugs, meaning that you do not need a doctor's prescription to buy them.
What are the Disadvantages of Nicotine Replacement Therapy?
Nicotine replacement therapy can be a viable quit smoking aid, but can have the disadvantage of being
What are the advantages of using NRTs to stop smoking?
Nicotine replacement therapy offers ex-smokers several advantages, including a medically-supported program that is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy?
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRTs) refers to a family of quit aids that use nicotine to help people stop smoking.
Can I use NRTs with Zyban?
Information about using Zyban with nicotine replacement therapy, or NRTs.
I'm Addicted to Nicotine Gum - Is That So Bad?
I quit smoking 8 months ago, and I used nicotine gum to help me do it. I still chew the gum, and I think I may be addicted to it! I only chew a couple of pieces of nicotine gum a day, though. Isn't that a lot better than smoking a pack of cigarettes every day?
Do I Have COPD?
I quit smoking 3 months ago and I still have trouble breathing. I get winded easily – walking up a flight of stairs leaves me breathless. I thought my breathing was going to improve when I quit smoking, but it doesn’t seem to be going that way!
Electronic Cigarettes as Quit Aids?
Marketers of electronic cigarettes sometimes claim that their products are useful as quit aids, but is that true?
Why Am I Craving Cigarettes Three Months After I Quit Smoking?
A reader asks: "I know the nicotine is long gone from my body, but I swear I'm having cravings for a cigarette that feel just like nicotine withdrawal. Why is this happening to me, and will I always feel this way?
How Can I Avoid Smoking When I Drink Alcohol at Holiday Parties?
Smoking and drinking alcohol go hand-in-hand. Learn what you can do to avoid smoking when drinking alcohol at holiday parties.
Where do I Get Zyban?
Where do I get bupropion hydrochloride, also known as Zyban?
What is Zyban?
What is Zyban? Zyban is a brand name for bupropion hydrochloride. Also known as WellbutrinSR or WellbutrinXL, it is not known exactly how it works for smoking cessation.
What Are the Side Effects of Using Zyban?
What are the side effects of using bupropion hydrochloride, also known as ZybanŽ for smoking cessation?