Why Quit Smoking?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease that includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is the fourth largest cause of death and disability in the United States. COPD is a global concern because of the fact that smoking is a worldwide bad habit. Most of the people who get COPD are or [...]

So many anti-smoking ads use the same old scare tactics that it’s easy to become a little numb to the warnings about the dangers of smoking. The mind naturally tends to shut out ugly thoughts about cancer and strokes and, with them, thoughts about the importance of living smoke-free. If you’re trying to quit, instead [...]