Concerns About Cancer: A Journey from Smoking to Quitting
Suspecting that you have cancer? I have been smoking for over a year, and recently I've been worried that smoking has caused health issues, so I want to quit. I started smoking due to stress, and the amount increased from one or two cigarettes a day to a pack every two days....
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello, it is recommended that you consult and seek medical care at a smoking cessation clinic (or pulmonology department). Thank you.[Read More] Concerns About Cancer: A Journey from Smoking to Quitting
Still Craving After Two Years: Is It Nicotine Addiction or Something Else?
Is it normal to still have cravings for cigarettes after two years of quitting? I have been smoking for about 15 years, and I have been smoke-free for over 2 years now. However, I occasionally experience a tingling sensation in my heart. I have always thought this was a relapse o...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello, Mr. Deng! I apologize, but I'm not quite clear on the symptoms you described as "itchy heart." Considering your past smoking habits, I recommend that if you experience any discomfort in your heart, it would be best to consult a pulmonologist or cardiologist ...[Read More] Still Craving After Two Years: Is It Nicotine Addiction or Something Else?
Understanding Long-Term Gastrointestinal Issues After Quitting Smoking
Chronic gastrointestinal issues I quit smoking for 10 months last time, and during that period, I experienced persistent bloating and discomfort in my gastrointestinal tract, which led to a poor appetite and some gastroesophageal reflux. I went to the hospital for an endoscopy, w...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
It is recommended that you visit an outpatient clinic where a specialist can evaluate your condition. Based on your diagnosis, the physician will provide the necessary medical examinations and services.[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Gastrointestinal Issues After Quitting Smoking
Managing Constipation and Side Effects While Quitting Smoking
Using Chia seeds may cause constipation? Hello, Doctor: I am currently in the second week of using Champix (varenicline) as I have been wanting to quit smoking for a while! I have been smoking for 15 years, about one to one and a half packs a day. I would like to ask a few questi...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Common adverse events associated with the use of Cabergoline (occurring in more than 10% of patients) include nausea, insomnia, headache, and nasopharyngitis. Constipation is less common, and it is recommended to drink plenty of water.[Read More] Managing Constipation and Side Effects While Quitting Smoking
Is Coughing Normal After Quitting Smoking? Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms
Coughing after quitting smoking? Hello, doctor. I have been smoking for about 15 years, averaging about a pack every two to three days. I started quitting smoking on New Year's Eve, and it has been about two weeks now. However, I have been experiencing itching in my chest an...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
When quitting smoking, cravings can lead to symptoms such as coughing and dry mouth. These sensations are usually more intense at the beginning and gradually diminish over 2 to 3 weeks. This is primarily due to the lungs clearing out tar. To cope with these symptoms, drinking war...[Read More] Is Coughing Normal After Quitting Smoking? Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms
Understanding Lung Health: Smoking Cessation and Remedies for Young Adults
Lungs and respiration Hello, Director Tsai Fu-shun. I would like to ask you, I am currently 18 years old and have been smoking for 4 years. In the past 2 years, I have been smoking almost 2 packs a day. Recently, I bought Zhengxing Tai Jiawei Jiupai San from the pharmacy. I would...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
1. Why shouldn't adolescents smoke? Because the lungs are still developing before the age of seventeen or eighteen, with rapid cell division and proliferation, making the genetic material (DNA) more susceptible to damage. Smoking during this period significantly increases th...[Read More] Understanding Lung Health: Smoking Cessation and Remedies for Young Adults
Why Do I Experience Chest and Abdominal Pain When Quitting Smoking?
Chest and abdominal pain without smoking? Hello, doctor! I started smoking in the first year of junior high school. Recently, I want to quit smoking, but after not smoking for 3 to 4 days, I start to experience chest and abdominal pain. My father has the same issue. Why does this...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
These symptoms may be due to withdrawal symptoms caused by nicotine metabolism. It is recommended to visit a hospital or clinic's smoking cessation program for evaluation.[Read More] Why Do I Experience Chest and Abdominal Pain When Quitting Smoking?
Why Do I Still Feel Dizzy After Years of Smoking?
I have been smoking for several years, and sometimes I still experience dizziness? I have been smoking for about two to three years, and I usually smoke more than half a pack a day. However, sometimes when I smoke, I feel dizzy, and my whole body goes numb, even to my fingers. Wh...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Smoking contains over 4,700 substances, one of which is nicotine. Nicotine stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete hormones, leading to increased blood pressure, accelerated heart rate, peripheral vasoconstriction, and arterial blockage, which can result in cardiovascular diseas...[Read More] Why Do I Still Feel Dizzy After Years of Smoking?
Why Does Smoking Cause Dizziness? Understanding the Effects of Nicotine
Smoking can cause dizziness? Why do I feel dizzy when I first start smoking?
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
The first substance among the four major components found in tobacco products is nicotine. Nicotine is the primary neuroactive substance in cigarettes and is the main reason for smoking addiction. It leads to tolerance and causes psychological and physiological dependence. Reduci...[Read More] Why Does Smoking Cause Dizziness? Understanding the Effects of Nicotine
Is It Safe to Smoke After Overcoming Childhood Asthma?
Can I smoke like this? I had asthma when I was younger, but I don't have it anymore. Is it okay for me to smoke?
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
The Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act stipulates that "individuals under the age of eighteen are prohibited from smoking," because the lungs of those aged seventeen and eighteen are still developing, with rapid cell division and proliferation. During this period, genetic ma...[Read More] Is It Safe to Smoke After Overcoming Childhood Asthma?
Effective Strategies to Help Your Boyfriend Quit Smoking
How to quit smoking My boyfriend smoked for the first time yesterday and ended up smoking 7 cigarettes, which made him feel dizzy and nauseous. Today, he smoked a few more. What can I do to help him quit smoking?
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
1. Engage in different activities to distract yourself; take a few deep breaths slowly, drink a glass of water; exercise more. 2. Go directly to hospitals or clinics to register for smoking cessation programs.[Read More] Effective Strategies to Help Your Boyfriend Quit Smoking
Can Nicotine Inhalers Help While Using Champix for Quitting Smoking?
Jiabisi + Nicotine Inhaler Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it's possible to use a nicotine inhaler as a substitute for smoking when cravings occur while taking Champix.
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello, Xiao Xiang: When using the medication Chantix for smoking cessation, it is not recommended to use nicotine replacement therapy simultaneously.[Read More] Can Nicotine Inhalers Help While Using Champix for Quitting Smoking?
Common Questions About Quitting Smoking and Lung Health
Questions related to smoking cessation? Hello, Doctor: I have been smoking intermittently for about 10 years (around 10 cigarettes a day). A month ago, I made the decision to quit smoking. However, after researching online, I realized the significant harm smoking causes to the bo...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Smokers have a cancer risk that is 2 to 20 times higher than non-smokers, and the general population also has a possibility of developing cancer. Statistical data shows that after quitting smoking for 20 years, the cancer risk gradually decreases to about twice that of non-smoker...[Read More] Common Questions About Quitting Smoking and Lung Health
Where to Find Nicotine Inhalers and Lozenges in Keelung?
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please I have been smoke-free for about two months now, but I still occasionally have cravings for cigarettes. Could you please let me know which hospitals in the Keelung area offer nicotine inhalers or lozenges? Since I h...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Our hospital only provides nicotine gum and patches for smoking cessation.[Read More] Where to Find Nicotine Inhalers and Lozenges in Keelung?
Quitting Smoking: What Lung Tests Can Reveal About Your Health
I want to quit smoking... and have a lung examination? Hello Doctor: I want to quit smoking and would like to know the effects of smoking on my body. If I go to the pulmonology department at the hospital and tell the doctor that I want to quit smoking and would like to know the c...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: In response to your inquiry, we welcome you to our hospital's Pulmonary Medicine outpatient clinic for smoking cessation. On the day of your visit, we will provide you with smoking cessation counseling and general lung examinations, including a nicotine dependence que...[Read More] Quitting Smoking: What Lung Tests Can Reveal About Your Health
Finding Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei Offering Nicotine Inhalers
Smoking cessation clinic Which smoking cessation clinic in Taipei offers nicotine inhalers? I have previously experienced an allergic reaction to patches. The clinic I visited only provided patches, so I would like to use a nicotine inhaler. Are there any other clinics in Taipei ...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: In response to your inquiry, I recommend that you contact a smoking cessation consultation center at the phone number: 0800-636-363. Thank you![Read More] Finding Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei Offering Nicotine Inhalers
Why Are Smoking Regulations Not Enforced in Internet Cafes?
excuse me? Why is the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act not prohibiting smoking in public places, and why are people still smoking in internet cafes? Why aren't there any penalties enforced?
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: This issue is not related to medical consultation. For questions regarding tobacco harm prevention, please contact your local health department. Thank you![Read More] Why Are Smoking Regulations Not Enforced in Internet Cafes?
Can Blood Tests Accurately Measure Nicotine Levels for Smoking Cessation?
Can blood tests measure nicotine levels? Today I visited the smoking cessation clinic at Kaohsiung 8** Hospital. I have a few questions: 1. Is it correct procedure to provide the highest dosage of nicotine patches based solely on verbal assessment and a questionnaire? 2. Does smo...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: Smoking has been confirmed as a chronic addictive disease, with nicotine in tobacco products being the primary cause of nicotine dependence and addiction. Nicotine replacement therapy utilizes methods such as nicotine patches and gum to provide smokers with a low, stable c...[Read More] Can Blood Tests Accurately Measure Nicotine Levels for Smoking Cessation?
Is Nicotine Replacement Therapy Effective for Quitting Smoking?
Nicotine Is nicotine replacement therapy effective for quitting smoking? Are there any side effects?
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Smoking Cessation
Hello: In response to your question, the benefits of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) include alleviating nicotine withdrawal symptoms, reducing the discomfort of quitting smoking, and preventing smokers from being exposed to carcinogens and other harmful toxins. Methods ...[Read More] Is Nicotine Replacement Therapy Effective for Quitting Smoking?
Understanding Sleep Quality Issues: Asthma or Heart Problems?
Sleep quality issues Recently, I have been experiencing the following symptoms while sleeping, which have led to insomnia: 1. Difficulty breathing and rapid breathing 2. Numbness in my hands and feet 3. Palpitations 4. Occasional dizziness 5. Increased heart rate. I had asthma sy...
Dr. Cai Fushun reply Pulmonology
Hello Mr. Chen: If you have a history of asthma but it has not been frequently occurring, the symptoms you described seem more indicative of sleep apnea, which can sometimes be caused by airway obstruction. If you experience nighttime coughing or cough upon waking in the morning ...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Quality Issues: Asthma or Heart Problems?