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 What is nicotine replacement therapy (nrt)?
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a method of giving your body nicotine without the harmful effects of smoking or chewing tobacco. The basic idea is to..
 What’s in a cigarette?
Cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, around 50 of which are known carcinogens (cancer causing). The main components of tobacco smoke are nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar, along with many other to..
 What if i start smoking again?
Stopping smoking is a process, and many people try several times before they succeed. This is because the experience you gain each time you try makes you better equipped to deal with the process of st..
 Will i gain weight if i quit smoking?
Some people put off the decision to give up smoking because they worry about weight gain. Many people do gain a few pounds after they stop smoking because nicotine suppresses your natural appetite and..
 Is it too late to stop?
It’s never too late to stop smoking.Stopping smoking at any age increases your life expectancy, provided you stop before you develop cancer or other serious disease. But even if damage has already bee..
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 What are the effects of secondhand smoke?
Short term effects you might notice straight away include:
* Coughing
* Headache
* Eye irritation
* Sore throat
* Sneezing and runny nose
* Feeling sick
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 Failing while giving up smoking
If you’ve relapsed before and are worried that it might happen again, spend a bit more time planning your next attempt. It’s the preparation you do up front that can really make the difference. Lack o..
 How can i deal with the stop smoking cravings?
Different people deal with the cravings and other withdrawal symptoms in different ways. Some choose to keep themselves busy with activities they enjoy. Others find it useful to avoid activities and s..
 Getting fit for life after giving up smoking
The chances are if you’ve been smoking, you won’t have done much exercise. Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise programme, especially if you were a heavy smoker.
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 What does smoking do to my body?
Smoking causes many serious and fatal diseases including lung cancer, coronary heart disease, bronchitis and emphysema. It also causes many other cancers, respiratory diseases, strokes and can affect..
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