Smoking, Smoking Cessation FAQ

Gentle Approaches to Smoking Cessation: Tips for Success

Milder smoking cessation? Hello, doctor. My father wants to quit smoking. He has been smoking for 20 years. I have been encouraging him to quit, but he can't seem to control it because he has too many friends who smoke and loves going out to socialize. He says he wants to qu...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, I am touched by your concern for your father's health! Quitting smoking is indeed a challenging task. The biggest difficulty lies in the numerous temptations in the environment, as cigarettes are easily accessible (they are legal and inexpensive), and their add...

Is Smoking Causing My Chest Pain and Coughing Symptoms?

The issue of smoking... is it? Hello, doctor! I started smoking in the 8th grade and have continued until now. Recently, I've been feeling a tightness in my chest, and I experience pain in my chest when I cough! I also have a lot of phlegm. I would like to know if smoking ca...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Ah Wei, It seems that you have been smoking for several years, but I am glad to see that you have decided to quit! The symptoms you mentioned, such as feeling tightness in your chest, experiencing chest pain while coughing, and having a lot of phlegm, are indeed side effect...

Effective Strategies for Teenagers to Quit Smoking

How to quit smoking? I am 17 years old and have been smoking for 3 years. I want to quit smoking, but I still have the urge to smoke. How can I quit?

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Hong, It seems that you started smoking quite early. However, I am glad that you have decided to quit smoking now! The most challenging part for those who want to quit is making the commitment. The next challenge is the initial phase of quitting, where the cravings to smoke...

Exploring New Smoking Cessation Options: The Benefits of Naitaiyan

Tobacco tolerance I would like to ask... I previously wanted to quit smoking, but I am not used to using chewing gum, and I have allergies to patches. Recently, I saw news about a new medication called "Nicotinic Acid" (耐菸盼), and I heard that the National Health Bureau ...

Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
Ms. Lin: Hello, our hospital currently does not have this medication available. You can go to Taipei City Taian Hospital. Wishing you success in quitting smoking. Sincerely, Dr. Li, Family Medicine, Shubei.

Understanding Asthma and Smoking Cessation: A Guide for Patients

Asthma and Smoking Cessation Issues Hello Doctor: I have a history of asthma from childhood. In recent years, due to smoking, I have noticed that I don't experience the wheezing associated with asthma as much. Instead, I have been experiencing chest tightness and shortness o...

Dr. Cai Fushun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent airflow obstruction. Depending on its severity, it can present with symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Lung function is typically measured u...

The Impact of Smoking: Health Risks and Secondhand Smoke Facts

How significant is the impact of smoking? I am an elementary school student, but I don't like cigarettes. I hate that my dad smokes. I often try to persuade him, but he never listens. So I want to tell him what the effects of smoking are. Can you please tell me what smoking ...

Dr. Xiao Ruihui Reply:
Dear Child, Hello, I am Dr. Hsiao Jui-Hui, a specialist in smoking cessation. I am very pleased to receive your email and to see your determination to help your father quit smoking. Below are the health impacts of smoking and the dangers of secondhand smoke. I have also included...

Effective Strategies for Quitting Smoking and Managing Withdrawal Symptoms

Smoking cessation Hello Dr. Tang: I really want to quit smoking recently and have started taking action, but I feel very sleepy. I used to smoke 2 packs a day, and not smoking at all on the first day feels very uncomfortable. I think I should quit gradually, so on the second day,...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Candy, I am very pleased to see that you have made the decision to quit smoking and have started taking action! It is indeed quite challenging at the beginning. Since nicotine has a mild stimulating effect, you may feel sleepy, which is a common early withdrawal symptom. Yo...

Struggling to Quit Smoking? Find Support and Resources Near Taichung

I really want to quit!! Dear Doctor, Who can help me? I have a weak willpower and have thought about quitting smoking countless times, but I surrender after just a few days, or even just a few hours. In this day and age, who can claim that willpower can overcome everything? If i...

Dr. Qiu Junda Reply:
Yusheng: Smoking is harmful with no benefits. I am glad that despite multiple failures in quitting, you still have the determination to quit smoking. One of the major challenges in quitting is the difficulty of overcoming addiction. Recently, there have been more convenient and e...

Managing Stomach Pain While Quitting Smoking: A Personal Journey

I have a severe stomachache? Hi Doctor, I would like to ask you something. On the first night after I quit smoking, as you mentioned, I experienced very uncomfortable symptoms within 8 to 12 hours of quitting. My stomach hurt a lot. I have a peptic ulcer and am currently undergoi...

Dr. Lin Cangyao Reply:
Dear Sir, Your journey to quit smoking is commendable. Based on your description, it seems that you have not used nicotine patches or lozenges to alleviate your discomfort after quitting. You may visit a nearby public hospital to obtain medication that can help ease your withdra...

Is My Heart Pain Linked to Smoking? Exploring Quit Smoking Options

My heart hurts. Is it related to smoking? I would like to ask a question. My heart often hurts, and it also beats very fast for no apparent reason while I am sleeping. These symptoms started occurring after I began smoking. Could this be related to my smoking? I would also like t...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Snow: The pain in your chest and the sensation of palpitations may be related to smoking, but without a proper diagnosis and examination by a physician, it is not possible to draw such a conclusion. I recommend that you visit a family medicine clinic nearby for a thorough ev...

Understanding the Differences: Smoking Cessation Clinics, Outpatient Programs, and Classes

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please What are the differences between smoking cessation clinics, outpatient smoking cessation programs, and smoking cessation classes?

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friends: The "Smoking Cessation Clinic" is a specialized clinic that provides consultation and treatment services for quitting smoking. Currently, physicians who operate the "Smoking Cessation Clinic" must be trained in general medicine, family medicine, ...

Why Quitting Smoking Can Lead to Weight Gain and Cravings

Smoking Why do people gain weight and crave smoking after quitting? How can one avoid these cravings?

Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Nicotine in cigarettes suppresses appetite, increases basal metabolic rate, and reduces fat storage; after quitting smoking, appetite, basal metabolic rate, and fat storage capacity return to normal, leading to weight gain. Exercise can aid in the success of smoking cessation and...

Understanding Facial Pain: Is Smoking the Cause?

Facial pain? Hello, I would like to ask about the frequent sharp pain I feel on the left side of my nose (which has caused me difficulty sleeping due to the pain). Could this be related to excessive smoking (approximately one pack of cigarettes a day)? I have previously consulted...

Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
Hello: The facial nerve pain that prevents you from sleeping is indeed distressing. It's hard to say whether it is related to smoking. It's also uncertain if quitting smoking would lead to recovery. If you have consulted all relevant specialties without finding a soluti...

How Long Does It Take to Truly Quit Smoking? Understanding the Process

How long does it take to be considered truly abstinent? Hello, doctor. I have been smoking for about 6 to 7 years, and recently I've been experiencing persistent chest pain and occasional shortness of breath. Therefore, I want to quit smoking. I have previously looked at the...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear A-Yan, I am very glad that you have made the decision to quit smoking and are taking action towards that goal! You asked a very good and significant question: how long must one be smoke-free to be considered truly successful in quitting? If we were to define "success&q...

Two Months After Quitting Smoking: Managing Withdrawal Symptoms

After smoking for 30 years, I quit two months ago, but symptoms like dizziness persist..? My husband has been smoking for thirty years. He decided to quit smoking and stopped immediately. It has been two months now, and he still experiences symptoms such as dizziness, slow heart ...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Quitter: I apologize for the delayed response due to my recent trip abroad for a conference. I am impressed to hear that your husband has made a strong commitment to quit smoking and has been smoke-free for over two months. Please convey my recognition and admiration for his...

How to Help Your Partner Quit Smoking and Stay Energized?

I really don't know what to do? Hello, doctor: My boyfriend works night shifts, so he uses smoking to stay alert. Every time I mention quitting smoking, he says he won't have energy without it. He also claims he will gradually reduce the amount he smokes, but I feel tha...

Dr. Chen Mingzhe Reply:
Dear Ms. Kurata Shanan, Hello! You are a wonderful girlfriend who cares deeply for your boyfriend, as you are teaching him to quit smoking for his health. However, I need to share some important information about cigarettes. Cigarettes contain nicotine, which has a stabilizing e...

Overcoming Smoking Addiction: Tips for Managing Withdrawal Symptoms

Symptoms of nicotine addiction? I have been smoking for 8 years... Recently, after entering a new environment for studying, I started to quit smoking... Today is the 4th day... My symptom is itchy teeth, which is very uncomfortable. Is there a solution for this? Also, will the cr...

Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Little Grass, I admire your determination to quit smoking and commend your efforts! Generally, withdrawal symptoms from smoking cessation last about one to two weeks, though a minority of individuals may experience symptoms for up to a month, but these are usually milder. C...

Thank You Dr. Suo: Your Encouragement in Our Smoking Cessation Journey

Thank you, Dr. Suo Ren? Thank you, doctor, for your encouraging words. We will definitely do our best.

Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
You're welcome!

Overcoming Smoking Addiction: Finding Willpower and Support

Sigh, I have never succeeded? I would like to ask the doctor why people are often unable to control their willpower. Despite knowing the harms of smoking, they always find excuses to smoke. I have been smoking for 23 years, and my husband cannot quit either. Our children advise u...

Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
Dear Qingcai, do not be discouraged; failure is the mother of success. Keep trying, and there will surely be a day of success! Many people succeed after multiple attempts to quit smoking. First, you must make a firm decision and encourage each other with your husband, competing t...

Is Quitting Smoking After 20 Years Safe for Your Metabolism?

Smoking cessation Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you a question. I have been smoking for twenty years, about ten cigarettes a day. If I quit smoking all at once, will it cause any issues with my metabolism or other problems? Thank you.

Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
Smoking can easily lead to cancer, chronic bronchitis, peripheral circulation disorders, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases. It is advisable to quit smoking, even if it may result in slight weight gain, as it is worth it.

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