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the DOCTOR is in Quit

the DOCTOR is in Quit smoking now — before it’s too late Due to the drastic environment many Chaldeans endured back home in Iraq, I have noticed many newcomers smoking cigarettes. Those who have been here in U.S. for a long time also smoke; both young and the old, male and female, are picking up this poisonous habit. As I enter an examination room to see a patient, I immediately can guess if that person is a smoker. The room is usually filled with an obvious smell of smoke. The patient is a little tense, has yellow teeth and looks older than his or her age. Besides a chronic morning cough, since their immunity is weaker these patients develop at least one case of bronchitis a year where they are hacking, coughing and wheezing. They come to the clinic looking so sick that I sometimes wonder if they are going to stop breathing at any minute. A poster on the bulletin board of Oakland University’s Student Center always pops up in my mind. The poster showed a picture of a young female student with the caption, “You can solve complicated differential equations, and you are still smoking!” When I play soccer, my teammates who smoke don’t last long in Neil Jaddou, M.D. SPECIAL TO THE CHALDEAN NEWS the game; they are usually out within 15 minutes huffing and puffing. It is common sense: if you smoke long enough, you will destroy your lungs. It will be so hard to breathe that it will feel like breathing from a straw. Smokers know that smoking causes cancer, emphysema, heart diseases and hundreds of other miserable diseases. Quitting is not easy and requires family support and hard work. First, you have to make yourself ready physically and mentally. This is the time of year when people make New Year’s resolutions. Make January 1 the day to quit smoking. Some people gradually quit, others quit “cold turkey,” others use medications and some use alternative methods such as acupuncture, hypnosis or laser. The pills that we use to stop smoking include Chantix and Zyban (Wellbutrin). The latter was used for depression but then doctors realized those who took it quit smoking, so they started using it for this purpose. About 30 percent of smokers quit when using these pills. Other options include the nicotine patch, inhaler, gums and lozenges. Conquering Craves The most challenging part of quitting is the craving and withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include: irritability, restlessness, insomnia, anger, frustration, depression, hand tremors, inability to concentrate, headache and increased appetite. These symptoms may last for several weeks. The key is to conquer the withdrawal symptoms by using one of the below methods plus exercise, relaxation techniques, staying away from those who smoke, and keeping your hand and mouth busy with other alternatives. Try the Five Ds • Delay, shift gears and do something different for a few minutes. Change your activity, either mentally or physically, until the urge passes. • Distract yourself. • Drink water, chew gum, eat pretzels and baby carrots. • Deep breath, relax! Close your eyes and take 10 slow, deep breaths. • Discuss your feelings with someone Tips to Get Started • Tell family and friends about your quit date. • Stock up on oral substitutes such as sugarless gum, pretzels and carrot sticks. • Decide on the method to help you quit. You may want to use pills or nicotine replacement, and sign up for a support group. • Get rid of all cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays and other smokingrelated items. • Stay physically active; exercise can help you fight cravings. Visit www.cancer.org for more information. Source: American Cancer Society close to you or at a support group. Finally, when you become angry you will be tempted to smoke again. Learn how to handle anger and stress along with quitting smoking. With time you will start feeling better and the craving will subside. Sometimes quitting may take several attempts. As Mark Twain once said, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” The key is not to give up. Take it from me, I see so many sick people in misery whose sickness is directly or indirectly related to smoking. Any way you do it, do yourself and your family a favor and quit before it is too late. Neil Jaddou, M.D., is a boardcertified practitioner of family medicine with offices in Troy and Sterling Heights. Call (586) 722-7240 or visit DrJaddou.com. RON GARMO Licensed and Insured Contractor 248.884.1704 runningright@gmail.com “We’re working to keep your systems Running Right!” Now offeriNg Duct cleaNiNg ServiceS > HEATING > VENTILATION > AIR CONDITIONING > REFRIGERATION > COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL > NEW CONSTRUCTION > RADIANT FLOOR HEATING StartiNg at 0 per SyStem NO HASSLE WARRANTIES www.runningrighthvacr.info WE ACCEPT VISA & MASTERCARD 58 CHALDEAN NEWS DECEMBER 2011

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