Most of us know that smoking is bad for health. But do most of us realise that smoking can affect our appearance as well? Smoking can lead to bad breath, gum disease, teeth staining, poor wound healing and more dangerously-…
Aziz (not his real name) knew he had to stop smoking. He and his wife were expecting their first child and they both knew how hazardous second-hand smoke could be. At first, he made an effort to only smoke away…
Preface This article is a basic introduction to assist you when you are planning to quit or have decided to quit for good. Introduction You have done well to yourself by deciding to quit. In order to succeed, you need…
Hey smokers, I’ve got a bone to pick with you. Smoking no longer becomes a personal preference when you do it in public. I’m alright if you feel like upping your risk of getting cancers, being impotent in bed, killing your…
In managing shortness of breath due to asthma or related symptoms, the practice in the emergency department is often uniform across the country. Patients who attend unannounced, ‘walk-in’ is the medical lingo, with symptoms suggestive of a sudden asthma attack…
Want to quit smoking and have a sparkling smile? Any type of smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) or chewing tobacco can leave you with a really nasty taste and smell in your mouth. You can do it! Keep your hands and…
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing most smokers can do to protect their health, and the earlier they do the better. Most smokers recognise this and express a desire to stop and try to stop, often repeatedly but…
Tobacco smoking is a part and parcel of the society now. We do not blink an eye if a person whips out a cigarette and light up, regardless of time and place. How did we ever come to this? It…
Cigarette smoking kills nearly six million people each year. In Malaysia alone it is often reported as 10,000 lives lost annually. For every death by smoking, it has been reported that at least three others are left with health consequences…