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Research Reveals How Smoking Can Cause COPD
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July 19, 2009
Some Harsh Statistics On Smoking
In 2001, COPD was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 118,000 deaths.
July 19, 2009
The Effects of Smoking on Lungs
Cigarette smoking is a toxin. In fact, it contains several different toxins, such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nicotine, and toluene.
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Tips for Coping with Relapse
Coping with Relapse. Stop smoking immediately.
July 19, 2009
Tips for The Day to Stop
Throw away you cigarettes and ashtrays and lighters. Clean your clothes to rid them of cigarette smell.
July 19, 2009
Tips to Cope with the Urge to Smoke
Realize that this is an urge, and it will pass. Just like a hunger pang. Do some problem solving: Where was I when got the urge? What was I thinking? Who was I with? What was I doing? Etc.
July 19, 2009
Tips When Preparing to Stop
Avoid negative thoughts on how difficult it may be. Repeat daily at least one or two of your reasons for quitting.
July 19, 2009
Why Should I and How Can One Quit Smoking
An answer by Thomas Petty, M.D.
“IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO STOP SMOKING.”
