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I do not smoke cigarettes but my friends do and sometimes when we go out they smoke around me. As I breathe the smoke and the same air as I am around them. I am scared that it might cause health problems. I am overweight. I have read that passive smoking can can heart and lung problems I am scared that this will affect my health. This doesn't happe

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People who breathe in secondhand smoke regularly are more likely to get the same diseases as smoker so better to take care of your health because in long team it can be harmful ...  Read More

I have a 3 month old infant and my husband and father in law smoke inside the house in the other room. Then they come and play with him without changing clothes , they only wash there hands. Could this have any harmful effects on my child .

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Yes,absolutely!! Not just second hand,but even third hand smoke from cigarettes is equally harmful. ...  Read More

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SIR I WOULD LIKE TO STOP SMOKING SO PLEASE KINDLY ADVICE. I HAVE BEING SMOKING FOR LAST TWENTY YEARS.

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29. Male. 5'5". 74 kg. Taking paliperidone 75 mg monthly depot injection, aripiprazole 5 mg and Desvenlafaxine 50 mg daily. For the last couple of years I am feeling apathetic, passive, stale to the point where I feel Indifferent to even think, remember and visualize. I am uninterested and unconcerned about any work or activity. in the past year I

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

I do smoke, but i really want to give up smoking, so what is the best possible way for it? please suggest me...

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Hi, Welcome to Practo, Happy to hear dat you want to quit smoking. Quitting smoking should be done gradually with replacement of nicotine in the form of nicotine chewing gum and thn cmng dwn on the n ...  Read More

Hello doctors, Can you help me understand Will smoking reduce the effectiveness of pep medication? It has been around 10 days while being on pep but I smoked few times between these days Thanks in advance

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Hello, Thank you for your question. No, smoking a few times while taking PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) does not reduce the effectiveness of the medication. The success of PEP primarily depends on: ...  Read More

I'm currently on Escitalopram 10mg, Clonazepam 0.5mg and Aripiprazole 10 mg for my mental health. I'm also smoking very much and I wanted to stop it using medication as I tried every nrt including gums, patches and sprays. Nothing is stopping me from smoking. Please suggest some good medication. Is Burpropion effective for smoking cessation? I'm af

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Feel conflicted about smoking. I don’t think I’m actually enjoying the smoking itself anymore, or at least not getting much satisfaction from it, but I still feel a strong urge to continue the activity. It feels more like I’m attached to the act, routine, or compulsion of smoking rather than the pleasure from it. Currently i smoke like 10 mint cig

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Hi, yes you can stop smoking with help of medicines and therapy. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Want to quit smoking are there are any nicotine gums that are safe. I smoke three cigarette a day please give me some tips to stop smoking

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I tried very hard to quit smoking cigarettes, but I couldn't. I have been smoking for a few years and I really want to quit smoking.

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Kindly connect with me will help you. ...  Read More

Energy levels low due to smoking taking multivitamins but still feel low Got up and felt dizzy ...

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Do a basic cbc and iron profile the dizziness maybe due to BP or anemia in ur setting ...  Read More

I have tried everything but my old smoking habit is not going away. How can I quit smoking? Please help me

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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Will need proper therapy and medication. Kindly take a paid consultation or message me at 9999 x 104 x 408 ...  Read More

Can smoking will impact on my shoulder bankart surgery which is done 2 months before

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Please suggest what treatment or medication is there for quitting smoking. Currently I smoke around 7 8 cigarettes a day. Need help immediately.

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You cannot stop it suddenly ...quit smoking gradually from 7-8 bring it down to 5 then 4 and then to 1 and with that you can chew nicotine gums for 8-12 weeks to help you with withdraw symptoms ...  Read More

Dear sir, I am addicted to do smoking and now I want to quit kindly guide which dr I should comsult

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Heyy I'm 21 years old , have been smoking since 5 years . I want to quit it as soon as possible I tried every possible way to quit but nothing helped me I am thinking to take anti depressants, would it be a correct decision ? Please help

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No it will not help. You need to be mentally strong not weak. Just decide and stick to decision . ...  Read More

Does smoking cigarettes make Mifepristone less effective? Will it cause any major problems with the effectiveness of medical abortion and general health?

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I'm addicted to smoking. I'm unable to quit. I'm facing severe consequences of smoking like chest pain, high bp, tiredness etc. I'm desperate to quit. I need help

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Best way to quit is to for deaddiction counselling Additionally whenever you get the urge to smoke keep carrot sticks or nicotine gum handy. There are certain medications also that can be tried ...  Read More

I managed to quit smoking a few days ago, after multiple attempts. I wanted to get checked and evaluated by doctors but I've been fearing going to one, mainly because of judgement or I don't know it's just my mind. I've been experiencing symptoms of cough and tightness in my chest lately. Feels like my nose is stuffed so breathing is comparative

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Currently I am on a minimum of one packet of ciggerates per day.I want to know the correct use of nicotex 2mg as I want to change my smoking habit.

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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have taken tadalafil 5 mg and I have habit of smoking can I smoke after taking tadalafil

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Yes... But smoking is not good for erection... Why u need tadalafil in such a young age?? Take herbal supplements without any side effects and permanent solution ...  Read More

HI DOCTORS I‘m not Regular smoking person. I’ll smoke very very very rarely three or four time in a Year. Not a month! When i smoke i get very Dizziness.

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I have been smoking a pack a day for the last 15 years and want to quit this month. I understand that I may not be mentally strong enough and want to have a planned approach. Who can guide me the best through this process?

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