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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: … exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers breathe …
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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 … also includes the smoke or vapour exhaled by the person smoking or vaping. This smoke or vapour is harmful to the …
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Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … nicotine and carbon monoxide. Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have …
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… Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Health Tools Why Do You … reduce the health risks for your family members caused by second-hand smoke. Your kids will be less likely to start smoking. …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 … than not even if you do not stop smoking. Smoking and second hand smoke exposes your baby to a higher risk of: Sudden …
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… Quitting Smoking Learning Center Learn about quitting smoking Quitting smoking isn't easy. But if you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your … Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends …
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Smoking Triggers On this page: Overview … Many common activities or events can trigger the urge to smoke. Knowing how to manage them can help you prevent a … Talking on the phone. Hold the phone with your "smoking" hand. Walk as you talk, or stand instead of sitting. Between …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your risk of a heart attack is the same as that … list of the reasons you want to quit smoking. Keep the list handy as a reminder. 2. Pick your quit day Pick the day …
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Smoking Fewer Cigarettes On this page: Overview Related … tobacco reduces the health risks of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has problems. People who smoke only a few … Slowly increase the time between cigarettes. Smoke only during odd or even hours. Limit your smoking to certain …
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… Breathing Smoke or Fumes On this page: Overview … It is common to cough for a few minutes after breathing in smoke or fumes from a fire. Your breathing should return to … whether you are having breathing difficulties because of smoke inhalation. Smoke inhalation may occur in any fire. It …