Q: Why should I quit smoking?

A: There is a variety of health risks associated with smoking. You should quit smoking in order to prevent those serious health risks. Some of the major ones are:

• Heart attack or stroke
• Lung cancer
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Monetary savings

Q: What are the benefits of quitting smoking?

A: A variety of health benefits are associated with quitting smoking. Some of the major ones are:

• Blood pressure decreases to normal
• Pulse rate drops to normal
• Oxygen level in blood increases to normal
• Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
• Risk of lung cancer drops to as little as one-half that of continuing smokers
• Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases
• Risk of ulcer decreases

Q: What are the treatment options available?

A: They include:

• Herbal methods
• Laser therapy
• Medications
• Shots

Q: What are the side-effects of quitting smoking?

A: They include, but are not limited to:

• Ubiquitous tooth
• Inability to concentrate
• Time perception distortions
• Headache
• Dizziness

Q: I am concerned regarding gaining weight when I quit. What can I do to prevent that?

A: It has been observed that smokers, when they quit smoking, gain a few extra pounds. You should not be concerned about this. There are many things you can do to maintain a healthy figure; such as exercise etc.