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Fighting to quit smoking
Dear doctor been smoking for 2 years arround 2 to 4 cig each day want to quit forever currently no problems as such but for better health want to quit
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try counseling only..you can connect here..skip nicotine replacements as you are already on less number of cigarettes.
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Its easier to quit 2-4 cigs per day status as it wont cause much of withdrawal effect. If you are so keem on quiting, try counselling first followed by nicotine losenges or other replacement therapy if self determination fails
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better to quit completely. Pl consult.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
Pls consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
You can quit with the help of nicotine replacement therapy and regular counselling
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consult a pulmonologist
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Dr. Nirmala M A
Pulmonologist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to quit completely than coming down on numbers
Other nicotine supplements like gum/patch available in market.
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For detailed information, kindly do an online consultation
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