How to Support Your Partner in Quitting Smoking: Tips and Resources
I want to help him quit smoking? Hello: My boyfriend has been smoking for about six years. He once promised me that he would quit smoking! However, I have caught him several times, and he hasn't actually quit. Once, he promised me that he really wanted to quit smoking, and i...
Dr. Chen Ruiqing Reply:
There are two methods for individuals with a smoking addiction to quit smoking: the first is willpower, and the second is seeking help from a physician. If relying on willpower is unsuccessful, then visiting a smoking cessation clinic at a hospital can certainly assist them in qu...[Read More] How to Support Your Partner in Quitting Smoking: Tips and Resources
Understanding Why Your Loved Ones Resist Quitting Smoking
Smoking cessation Hello, I'm asking on behalf of my mother. I tell her to quit smoking, but she doesn't listen and then gets angry at me.
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, I admire your efforts for your mother's health! It takes great courage for someone to encourage their elders to make changes, and it can often lead to misunderstandings and feelings of resentment. I can imagine your mother might say, "I've been smokin...[Read More] Understanding Why Your Loved Ones Resist Quitting Smoking
Finding Nicotine Inhalers for Smoking Cessation: A Guide
Nicotine inhaler Hello Dr. Huang, I have quit smoking many times before, and a few years ago, I had my longest quit period using a nicotine inhaler, which I saw is also mentioned on your website. I am looking to quit smoking again recently, but I have been unable to find the inha...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
Currently, there are no such inhalers available. We apologize for the inconvenience.[Read More] Finding Nicotine Inhalers for Smoking Cessation: A Guide
How to Regain Lung Capacity After Quitting Smoking: Tips and Exercises
Regretting smoking... Help me...!!! I have already quit... but..? Although I smoked before I turned 18, I have already quit. However, I still feel a lot of resentment about it. I want to regain my lung capacity, as I’ve heard that smoking can reduce it. During middle school, most...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Ade, I’m glad to hear that you have quit smoking! It seems that you are looking forward to restoring your body to the condition it was in before you started smoking, especially regarding your lung capacity, and you may feel regret about having smoked. While I am not a pulmo...[Read More] How to Regain Lung Capacity After Quitting Smoking: Tips and Exercises
Minimizing Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Office Environments
Secondhand smoke Hello, doctor: If someone is smoking in the office while the air conditioning is on and the windows are open, and an employee who refuses to inhale secondhand smoke avoids the area for about ten minutes before returning to the office, will this minimize the harm ...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
Not necessarily. (Because there may still be residual smoke damage.) It is still recommended that individuals refrain from smoking indoors.[Read More] Minimizing Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Office Environments
Understanding Coughing After Quitting Smoking: Is It Withdrawal?
It seems that no one has mentioned severe coughing..? Hello Doctor, my first serious cough occurred during military training when I couldn't smoke. The military doctor mentioned it might be a withdrawal symptom. Later, it disappeared as I continued to smoke. However, now tha...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xia, It seems that you have made the decision to quit smoking, but you are experiencing an inexplicable "severe cough" and are confused because you cannot find a clear cause or a way to improve it. From my understanding, currently, there is no mention of "sev...[Read More] Understanding Coughing After Quitting Smoking: Is It Withdrawal?
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics and Free Resources in Taiwan
Could you please provide more context or details about "省花戒煙門診"? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask which department I should register for the smoking cessation clinic... and what are the hours...? Additionally, a friend mentioned that at the National Defense Medical Ce...
Dr. Chen Ruiqing Reply:
Hello, those with inquiries: Please register for the smoking cessation clinic at Hualien Hospital under the Internal Medicine Department, Room 6. The clinic hours are Monday and Wednesday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Nicotine gum is provided free of charge durin...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics and Free Resources in Taiwan
Understanding Nicotine Gum: Benefits, Flavors, and Availability
Regarding nicotine gum? Hello! I would like to know what nicotine gum is. My friend mentioned that it contains nicotine. What does it taste like? Does it have a smoky flavor or is it sweet like regular gum? How does it differ from the gum sold in stores? Does using nicotine gum o...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: The so-called "nicotine gum" refers to chewing tablets that contain nicotine, primarily used to replace the nicotine intake from smoking, in order to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings experienced by smokers during cessation, thus helping them achie...[Read More] Understanding Nicotine Gum: Benefits, Flavors, and Availability
Struggling to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Peer Pressure and Temptation
Quitting smoking is frustrating for me! I have tried many times to quit smoking, but I just can't do it! I know the reason why: one of my family members smokes, and out of my ten friends, eight of them smoke (the ones I hang out with). I think my failure to quit smoking is d...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: I am glad to see you have made the decision to quit smoking, and I understand the conflict and helplessness you feel regarding your girlfriend and friends! The biggest challenge and difficulty in quitting smoking is how to persist and resist environmental temptations...[Read More] Struggling to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Peer Pressure and Temptation
Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking After Multiple Attempts
Smoking cessation I want to quit smoking, but I have failed five times. Sigh! How can I quit? I've tried drinking ice water and deep breathing, but nothing seems to work. Are there any other methods? Please help me, thank you!
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear A-Jun, I am glad to hear that you have decided to quit smoking! It seems that you feel frustrated and disappointed with your five unsuccessful attempts. Quitting smoking is not an easy task; the biggest challenges are the numerous temptations in the environment, the easy ac...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking After Multiple Attempts
Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms When Quitting Smoking: What to Expect
Symptoms of smoking cessation? Hello, doctor: I feel uncomfortable when I try to quit smoking. According to the information I found online, withdrawal symptoms include: poor mental state, insomnia, dry mouth, coughing, irritability, restlessness, increased anger, depression, feel...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Xiao Lin, I am very glad that you have decided to quit smoking and that you are encouraging your boyfriend to quit as well. Working together and supporting each other will increase your chances of success! Quitting smoking can lead to withdrawal symptoms primarily caused by...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms When Quitting Smoking: What to Expect
Struggling to Quit Smoking: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
I want to quit smoking, but I can never maintain it for long? Hello Dr. Huang: I am 22 years old and have been smoking for 8 to 9 years (about 1 to 2 packs a day). Over this long period, I feel that my health has been deteriorating, and I find it difficult to concentrate without ...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
It is recommended to consult with the Department of Pulmonary Medicine or Family Medicine at Taoyuan Hospital regarding the costs. In principle, National Health Insurance can be used, but there may be some out-of-pocket expenses for smoking cessation aids such as patches. As for ...[Read More] Struggling to Quit Smoking: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
Overcoming Nicotine Addiction: Effective Strategies for Quitting Smoking
Nicotine addiction Hello Dr. Chen: I have been smoking for about four years. Due to my girlfriend, I didn't smoke for a year and a half, but after we broke up two years ago, I started smoking again. I have always wanted to quit smoking. My consumption has decreased from two ...
Dr. Chen Ruiqing Reply:
Dear Shang-Ru, You have demonstrated considerable self-control by reducing your smoking from two packs a day to one and a half packs. Additionally, your previous successful experiences show the power of love and the ability to redirect your attention away from smoking. Therefore...[Read More] Overcoming Nicotine Addiction: Effective Strategies for Quitting Smoking
Does Smoking Worsen Epilepsy Symptoms? A Guide to Quitting
Does smoking worsen the condition? I secretly smoke 4 cigarettes every day, but I just can't quit. I have epilepsy and have been on medication for a long time. Will smoking worsen my condition? If it does, I will definitely make an effort to quit. Thank you!
Dr. Weng Peiyuan Reply:
Hello, I apologize for not seeing your question until almost two months later. If you only smoke a few cigarettes a day, it indicates a milder addiction, and you should be able to quit with determination. Additionally, smoking can accelerate the metabolism of certain medications,...[Read More] Does Smoking Worsen Epilepsy Symptoms? A Guide to Quitting
Are Nicotine Patches Safe? Understanding Side Effects and Health Risks
What are the nicotine patches available on the market? I would like to help my father quit smoking. I have seen a type of nicotine patch. Are there any side effects? Could it have any negative effects on his health? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Ruiqing Reply:
MISS Ting: The nicotine patch only requires one patch per day, which is convenient; however, it may cause skin discomfort or itching in some individuals. It does not have any adverse effects on the body. Nicotine gum can also be used as an alternative to the patch. Dr. Chen Ruiqi...[Read More] Are Nicotine Patches Safe? Understanding Side Effects and Health Risks
Regretting Smoking: A 20-Year-Old's Journey to Quit and Heal
I now regret ever smoking! I'm also afraid that it might be too late? Hello. I am 20 years old and live in Fengyuan. I started smoking in high school, and at first, I didn't smoke much, but now, after four years, I am close to smoking three packs a day. Smoking has disr...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Hello, A-Jia/0/20: Recently, you must be feeling quite unwell. After seeing a doctor and undergoing numerous tests, it seems that no physiological abnormalities have been found, which is indeed concerning. Based on your symptoms, there are many that are related to anxiety disorde...[Read More] Regretting Smoking: A 20-Year-Old's Journey to Quit and Heal
Does Quitting Smoking Lead to Weight Gain? Understanding the Changes
Will sudden nicotine withdrawal during smoking cessation lead to weight gain? Hello Dr. Chen: I have been smoking for about eight years, approximately one and a half packs a day. I have not smoked for two months now. I felt very uncomfortable in my stomach when using nicotine gum...
Dr. Chen Ruiqing Reply:
Hello Miss Cheng: Gaining weight after quitting smoking is primarily due to an improved sense of taste and increased appetite, which can lead to inadvertently consuming more food. Additionally, a lack of physical activity may contribute to a significant weight gain. Therefore, if...[Read More] Does Quitting Smoking Lead to Weight Gain? Understanding the Changes
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Tainan: Your Guide
Is there a smoking cessation clinic in Tainan? Is there a smoking cessation clinic in Tainan? Which department should I visit? Are there evening or weekend clinics available? I have been wanting to quit smoking but have been unable to do so through willpower alone. I hope to try ...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Dear Ah Wei, There is a direct relationship between smoking and the incidence of lung cancer. According to statistics, eighty percent of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Lung cancer is the most common malignant tumor, accounting for over twenty percent of all cancer-rela...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Tainan: Your Guide
Understanding Breath Tests for Nicotine: What You Need to Know
Regarding the blowpipe..? Hello Dr. Lin: I would like to know if a breath test is used to detect nicotine, or is it something else? I'm not very clear on this... My friends say that if you smoke, you will definitely fail that test. How many days after smoking can one pass th...
Dr. Lin Cangyao Reply:
Hello, Angle: Please refer to the following information, which may help answer your questions. Once you stop smoking, your body begins to immediately repair the damage caused by smoking, leading to various health improvements that can last for several years. Health Recovery Cha...[Read More] Understanding Breath Tests for Nicotine: What You Need to Know
Understanding Headaches and Sleep Issues in Smokers with Hepatitis B
Headache Hello, Director Zhong... I have something to ask you. I have been addicted to smoking since the first year of junior high school. Now I am in my third year of high school and about to graduate. The reason I started smoking was out of curiosity, and that's how I beca...
Dr. Zhong Weisheng Reply:
Dear Lin, Smoking indeed exacerbates the progression of hepatitis and can even lead to liver tumors. Your headaches and difficulty sleeping may be related to hepatitis, but they could also be caused by chronic nicotine addiction (i.e., smoking addiction). I sincerely urge and en...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Sleep Issues in Smokers with Hepatitis B