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… Overview Why quit smoking? When you quit smoking, you'll start to feel real benefits over time. Within a few hours, your blood … start. How can you quit? Having a plan and using medicines can help you quit. A quit plan …
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… Learning Center Learn about quitting smoking Quitting smoking isn't easy. … is the best thing you can do for your health. Smoking increases your risk for … But with some support, you can do it. Our topics can give you the help you need to …
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… faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and … faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and …
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… cause the harmful effects. Some provincial health or private health insurance plans may pay for all or part … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… strong or that you're "checking up" on him or her. This Actionset will give you tips on … smoking. The information also applies to other tobacco products, such as chew, snus, or … with the decision to quit. It's his or her choice and challenge. You can help by …
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… worry about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Most people gain some weight at first … this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … smoking, you will probably have a harder time quitting. So deal with quitting first. Then …
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Actionset Overview You've made a big decision. You're going to quit smoking. Quitting is hard, and you probably know this. Maybe you've quit before. If so, that's normal. Most people quit many times. …
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… you won't start smoking again. Exercise and healthy eating also may help. Talk with your doctor … you get through it? Get counselling or other support Don't try to do it alone. Your doctor …
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Overview When you're pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a …
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… when a smoker who has quit returns to regular smoking. It is hard to quit smoking. The … find a way to cope with them. Stay focused on quitting smoking. Don't try to achieve other goals while you are in the process of quitting. For example, don't try to lose …