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I Am A 40 Year Old Male. I've Been Smoking
Question: I am a 40 year old male. I've been smoking since I was 14 years old. I am smoking two to three packs of cigarettes a day. I am coughing. I find it hard to breathe. I have tried everything to quit smoking. what do you recommend as an action plan to quit smoking and an over the counter medication or assistants? like from Walmart?
Brief Answer:
Use nicoderm and nicorette.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
Even though you may have tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking before you still can try now successfully.
You can use patches such nicoderm to help you cope with nicotine withdrawal side effects such headache. You can also use lozenges such nicorette gum .They both can be found in Walmart.
Wash your clothes,your home your car in order that nothing can remind you of the smoking smell. Don't try even one cigarette.
Find support in your friends and family.
Starting physical activity may be good on keeping you motivated and occupied.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Use nicoderm and nicorette.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service .
I read your query and here is my advice.
Even though you may have tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking before you still can try now successfully.
You can use patches such nicoderm to help you cope with nicotine withdrawal side effects such headache. You can also use lozenges such nicorette gum .They both can be found in Walmart.
Wash your clothes,your home your car in order that nothing can remind you of the smoking smell. Don't try even one cigarette.
Find support in your friends and family.
Starting physical activity may be good on keeping you motivated and occupied.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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