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Medical Conditions - Cigarette Smoking

Cigarette smoking can result in a lot of adverse effects on your health. It can result in vision problems, damage the lungs, cause infertility, deep vein thrombosis, erectile dysfunction, premature aging, and can increase the risk of heart attack and angina, diabetes, and cancer.

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How can long-term smokers quit smoking successfully?

Hello,​Welcome to icliniq.com.​I understand your concern.​I understand how discouraging that can feel, especially after making several attempts to quit.

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Why do anti-smoking campaigns make me feel guilty?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. This is a normal reaction of a long-term smoker.

Is quitting smoking during advanced lung cancer beneficial?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your worries; however, it is very normal for both patients and family members to have such concerns when there is a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer.

Can smoking cause constant minor chest and neck pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all congrats on the resolve to quit smoking. Half the job is done. Now please walk the talk. The other half.

Can nicotine replacement therapy help to quit smoking?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you for taking a forward step to quit smoking. It is quite easy for you to quit smoking because it is just one year since you are into it.

My teeth-whitening trays smell like tobacco. Will it matter?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. See, you have to choose one side. You have got stains due to smoking too, and that you know.

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Why do I cough and feel breathless after years of smoking?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Please explain the odd in my chest x-ray and liver scan report.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your chest x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lung fields are clear. There is no abnormal fluid collection in the chest cavity.

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What could be the cause of chest pain during deep breathing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your chest pain and heaviness are related to exertion (walking), the possibility that it is of cardiac origin cannot be neglected.

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What is your suggestion for polycythemia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Chronic smoking can lead to heart failure and chronic lung disease, and hence, polycythemia occurs. It is called secondary polycythemia.

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