Men and women who smoke are also prone to develop lifelong conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema . By stopping smoking , you can greatly reduce your risk of developing lung cancer and other respiratory ailments. For more information on the effects of smoking and cessation tips, talk with your doctor. Smoking also poses special dangers during pregnancy . Babies born to mothers who smoke tend to have lower birth weights than those of nonsmoking mothers.
Smoking also increases the risk of miscarriage, still birth, or infant death shortly after birth.
If you want to quit smoking , but need some help, contact the Tobacco Consultation Service . The Tobacco Consultation Service provides a comprehensive group program, Freedom From Smoking , for our patients and family member's who are ready to kick the tobacco habit. The program emphasizes unlearning a habit and does not involve scare tactics. We try to make quitting a less stressful experience and help you figure out better ways to cope with situations that ordinarily trigger tobacco use behavior. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.