Helping Your Loved One Quit Smoking: Effective Strategies and Support
How to Help a Family Member Quit Smoking Hello Doctor: My father has a severe smoking addiction and works as a truck driver, often relying on cigarettes to stay alert. As soon as he sits in the driver's seat, he can't be without a cigarette. It's gotten to the poin...
Dr. Xiao Ruihui Reply:
Hello Tammy, regarding the issue of smoking cessation, it requires a professional team and the determination of the individual, but more importantly, the support and reminders from family members. For your father's smoking cessation issue, he can seek further consultation at...[Read More] Helping Your Loved One Quit Smoking: Effective Strategies and Support
Understanding Withdrawal: Common Concerns After Quitting Smoking
Regarding smoking cessation... and related issues? Hello Director Li: I have been smoking for 22 years and just quit smoking about ten days ago. Recently, I have been feeling anxious, experiencing memory decline, and noticing a trend of weight loss (isn't it usually supposed...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
I apologize for the delay in responding to your question due to a system issue. The discomfort you mentioned is a typical manifestation of "nicotine withdrawal syndrome." If there are no specific underlying medical issues, nicotine replacement therapy can be used to all...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal: Common Concerns After Quitting Smoking
How to Stay Focused at Work While Quitting Smoking?
How can one stay focused on tasks while quitting smoking? Hello Doctor, I have been smoking for over ten years and really want to quit. I have tried many times but have failed. I believe the reason is that my job requires long periods of concentration, and my emotions can easily...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsiao: Using "nicotine replacement therapy" can help reduce the discomfort caused by nicotine withdrawal, such as dizziness, headaches, insomnia, constipation, chest tightness, coughing, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. Since your smoking habit is l...[Read More] How to Stay Focused at Work While Quitting Smoking?
Struggling to Quit Smoking? Effective Strategies and Resources
I want to quit smoking!!~~ I have tried to quit smoking several times, but I end up smoking again. I lack the willpower to quit completely. Sometimes I am influenced by others, or when I'm feeling down, I find myself lighting up a cigarette without thinking. How can I addres...
Dr. Weng Peiyuan Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: The success rate for quitting smoking is about twenty percent, so don't be discouraged and keep trying. Choose another special day to commit to quitting smoking. Nicotine gum and patches can help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and increase the chances of succes...[Read More] Struggling to Quit Smoking? Effective Strategies and Resources
Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms: Fatigue and Discomfort After Quitting Smoking
Feeling sleepy~~~~?? Hello, Dr. Tang. I have quit smoking for 10 days now. Even though I haven't done much, I feel very sleepy, and I often experience headaches or a heavy, dizzy sensation. Is this a withdrawal symptom from quitting smoking? I drink coffee to stay alert, but...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xiaomei, I’m glad to hear that you have started taking action to quit smoking! From your description, it seems that nicotine withdrawal symptoms are bothering you, causing fatigue, weakness, increased appetite, and gastrointestinal discomfort. I suggest that when you feel t...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms: Fatigue and Discomfort After Quitting Smoking
Helping Your Boyfriend Quit Smoking: Tips to Alleviate Withdrawal Symptoms
Smoking cessation Hello... My boyfriend has been smoking since he was in the second year of junior high school, and he is now 20 years old. During this time, he has tried to quit smoking, but every time he attempts to quit, he experiences stomach pain and severe diarrhea, which m...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Tingting: I admire your concern and effort to help your friend quit smoking, and I am glad to hear that your friend is willing to repeatedly strive to overcome nicotine addiction! Many reports indicate that support, care, and assistance from family and friends are crucial fa...[Read More] Helping Your Boyfriend Quit Smoking: Tips to Alleviate Withdrawal Symptoms
Effective Strategies to Overcome Strong Smoking Addiction
What should I do? Hello, doctor... I really want to quit smoking, but I have tried several times without success. My cravings are very strong; I can smoke up to two or three packs a day. I want to quit, but whenever I feel the urge to smoke and can't, I become anxious and ir...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Ah Liang, I am glad to hear that you decided to quit smoking at a young age! Quitting smoking is an endeavor that requires multiple attempts and ongoing effort. Research from abroad indicates that each year, 34% of smokers attempt to quit, but less than 10% are successful i...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Overcome Strong Smoking Addiction
Can Heart Disease Patients Successfully Quit Smoking?
Can people with cardiovascular disease quit smoking? Hello, Doctor: My father just underwent a cardiac catheterization on September 10th because all three of his coronary arteries were blocked. He now has a stent placed, and two arteries are already open, while one is still block...
Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
Dear Lingling, it is never too late to quit smoking. Your father's cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia may be closely related to long-term smoking. Smoking not only narrows the blood vessels but also deteriorates respiratory function, increases carbon monoxide levels i...[Read More] Can Heart Disease Patients Successfully Quit Smoking?
Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction and Weight Gain Concerns
Quit smoking!!! How to quit? Hello, doctor: I started smoking at 15, and it's been many years now. I quit for two months while in the military, but I started again after being deployed. I've thought about quitting smoking over the past few years, but I end up smoking ag...
Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
Dear Zhizhong, Nothing is impossible in this world; it only requires determination! The first step to quitting smoking is to have the resolve and to recognize that cigarettes are highly toxic! The best strategy is to quit as early as possible. For nicotine addiction, there are r...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction and Weight Gain Concerns
Essential Smoking Cessation Tips for Lung Cancer Patients
How can lung cancer patients quit smoking? Dear Sir/Madam, My friend is a patient with lung cancer and congenital heart disease. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Do oncologists typically recommend smoking cessation for lung cancer patients? 2. Are there any speci...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Dear Dennis, 1. Smoking cessation is a health initiative strongly promoted by the National Health Bureau of the Department of Health. Therefore, all patients should be encouraged to quit smoking. Patients with lung cancer and congenital heart disease should be particularly motiv...[Read More] Essential Smoking Cessation Tips for Lung Cancer Patients
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Chiayi City
Smoking cessation Hello! I've been smoking for 3 years and really want to quit, but I don't know where there are smoking cessation clinics in Chiayi City. Can you tell me where I can find one in Chiayi?
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Wei-Cheng, I checked the information on the website of the National Health Bureau of the Department of Health. There are many large hospitals in Chiayi City that offer smoking cessation counseling and outpatient smoking cessation services. The details are as follows: - Chi...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Chiayi City
Helping My Teenager Quit Smoking: Effective Strategies for Parents
How to help my child quit smoking? My child is 17 years old and is enrolled in a sports program, specializing in tennis. In the second year of junior high, he met some friends who smoke while taking the train, and since then, he has been smoking intermittently. He is a child with...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Parents Concerned About Their Children: Smoking is a serious health issue among adolescents today. Numerous studies have shown that it serves as a gateway to drug use; the earlier teenagers start smoking, the sooner they develop problematic behaviors related to substance abu...[Read More] Helping My Teenager Quit Smoking: Effective Strategies for Parents
Understanding the Age Demographics of Smoking Cessation in Taiwan
The current age group for smoking cessation in Taiwan is...??? Hello, Dr. Lee... I would like to know what age group most people who are quitting smoking belong to now. My father, brother, and even my younger brother who is only 15 years old all smoke, but when I mention the smok...
Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
According to a survey conducted in 1999, the smoking rates among adults aged 18 and older in Taiwan are 47% for men and 5% for women, while for adolescents aged 12 to 17, the rates are 11% for boys and 3% for girls. This totals approximately 4.5 million smokers in Taiwan, with ar...[Read More] Understanding the Age Demographics of Smoking Cessation in Taiwan
Struggling to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Stress and Bad Habits
I want to quit smoking? I have been smoking for nearly ten years. I want to quit, but I find it very difficult. It might be related to my personality; I tend to bottle up all my stress and worries. When I'm feeling down, combined with work pressure, I always revert to smokin...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: I am glad that you are willing to start working towards overcoming the dangers of smoking. Of course, in the beginning, there will always be some discomfort testing the determination and willpower of those trying to quit. In the early stages of quitting smoking (abou...[Read More] Struggling to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Stress and Bad Habits
Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Smoking
Withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking? I used to smoke about 12 cigarettes a day. Ten days ago, I suddenly lost the desire to smoke after waking up, and I don't know why. However, I still smoke a few puffs when I eat too much. I don't resist smoking; if I were to c...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: I am glad that you have started to work on overcoming the harms of smoking. In the beginning, there will always be some discomfort testing the determination and willpower of those trying to quit. Quitting smoking can lead to some withdrawal symptoms: (1) mood swings ...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Smoking
Does Quitting Smoking Lead to Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms
Can quitting smoking lead to depression? Hello Dr. Tang: I have been smoking for 11 years, about a pack a day, but I quit half a month ago because I have been exercising and want to improve my physical fitness. However, since I stopped smoking, I haven't had the urge to snea...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: I am glad that you are willing to start working towards overcoming the dangers of smoking. Of course, at the beginning, there will always be some discomfort testing the determination and willpower of those trying to quit. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical M...[Read More] Does Quitting Smoking Lead to Depression? Understanding Your Symptoms
Is There a Smoking Cessation Clinic at Chianan Hospital?
Smoking cessation clinic? Hello Dr. Tang, I would like to ask if you have a smoking cessation clinic at Chianan Rehabilitation Hospital? I couldn't find any related information on the hospital's website. Should I make an appointment with you or another physician? Also, ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, You inquired about the "smoking cessation clinic." Last year, the Department of Health's National Health Bureau and the Central Health Insurance Administration agreed that coverage was limited to internal medicine and family medicine specialists, and ...[Read More] Is There a Smoking Cessation Clinic at Chianan Hospital?
Understanding Smoking Cessation: Health Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Regarding smoking cessation..? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing frequently for over two months, especially at night, and the cough is quite severe! After seeing a doctor, I was told that I might have asthma. With the recent outbreak of SARS, I thought it would be a good time to...
Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
Dear Xiao Yuan, Hello. During the week of May 26, I was in the ward caring for SARS patients. I self-isolated at home during the week of June 2 and returned to work at the hospital on June 9, so I apologize for not responding to you sooner. You mentioned that you have been feeli...[Read More] Understanding Smoking Cessation: Health Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Does Quitting Smoking Cause Increased Phlegm Production?
Is it common to experience increased phlegm during the smoking cessation period? Hello, Dr. Suo: Recently, I have been experiencing a cough due to a cold, and I have decided to quit smoking. However, the cold symptoms started five days ago, and I feel that my body functions are n...
Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
Dear ccyen001, long-term smokers experience significantly reduced bronchial clearance and immune function, making it difficult for them to recover from colds and coughs, and they are more susceptible to infections compared to non-smokers. When coughing persists for more than thre...[Read More] Does Quitting Smoking Cause Increased Phlegm Production?
Feeling Nauseous: Is Smoking Affecting My Health?
That's disgusting? Hello Dr. Tang: I have been smoking for about seven years. Recently, when I am under stress or feeling down, I experience nausea when I smoke. Sometimes I also have a loss of appetite and feel like vomiting. I'm not sure if it's due to smoking to...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: Based on your age, it seems that you started smoking during your adolescence? It appears that you have developed a dependency on it? You want to quit smoking, but it seems you don't have a strong enough reason to stop, and instead, you find yourself smoking more...[Read More] Feeling Nauseous: Is Smoking Affecting My Health?