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Although the association still lingers, there was a time when cigarette smoking was the epitome of glamour and cool. In the 1950s, mass production and aggressive marketing made cigarettes widely accessible, affordable, and socially acceptable.
Today, the dangers cigarette smoking pose for one’s health are widely documented. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), smoking cigarettes remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Despite this, approximately 12.5% of adults 18 years and older continue to smoke cigarettes.
Taking charge of your health
At the office of North Jersey Pulmonary Associates, part of our mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their health and give them the information and resources needed to support better lung health and breathing.
Why quit smoking? The reasons are clear.
Quitting cigarette smoking not only supports better personal health but also protects your loved ones from the hazards of secondary smoke and the environment from the harmful outcomes of tobacco production and cigarette pollution.
Get the information, support, and treatment you need to quit.
For many, the journey to from smoker to non-smoker is challenging. The tobacco in cigarettes contains nicotine, an addicting chemical that increases levels of the feel-good neurotransmitter and hormone dopamine. Whether it’s the first time you’ve tried to quit or you need a helping hand to do so again, it’s essential not to give up and to reach out for assistance. Many smokers make more than one attempt before successfully and permanently quitting the habit.
Today, lots of support is available for smoking cessation. Approaches may include nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, and counseling in any combination. Also, many anti-smoking organizations and support groups have been established to provide the added support, and motivation one may need to quit.
Advocating for better respiratory health and prevention of disease
Cigarette smoking, other tobacco habits, and vaping all pose threats to health and wellness. It’s why all efforts to warn children, teens, and adults of the dangers remain crucial to preventing the worst consequences.
At the office of North Jersey Pulmonary Associates, we do all we can to help patients breathe easier and to support better wellness. For more information on protecting respiratory health and the many services we provide, give us a call today.