Cigarette Smoking
March 22nd, 2008 by Peter
Time has come and you have decided to kick this vice. If you are interested in quitting smoking, call your doctor. It is never too early to think about quitting. Every encounter with a doctor, whether in the office, the hospital, the emergency department, or clinic, is a good time to talk about smoking and the possibility of quitting. Anyone with unexplained or sudden onset chest pain or difficulty breathing should go to the nearest hospital’s emergency department, probably by ambulance. These conditions may be symptoms of a heart attack, which can be life threatening if not recognized and treated promptly. Tobacco use may cause shortness of breath or chest pain that may be life threatening along with these symptoms