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.
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.
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.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It is great that you have decided to quit smoking.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I wish you good health and speed recovery for your friend. It is a difficult situation, but stopping smoking is very important.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nicotex gum may be useful in his case. The 4 mg dose of gum is recommended if he smokes 25 or more cigarettes per day, whereas the 2 mg dose is recommended if fewer.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, I commend you for quitting smoking five years ago after a long history. This is a significant and positive step for your lung health.
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