Side effects of smoking
Quitting aids
Timeline of quitting
100
What kind of cancer is most often caused by smoking?
lung cancer
100
What is a nicotine patch?
A nicotine patch is placed on the skin and gives users a small and steady amount of nicotine. You can get these for free in New York State!
100
24 hours after quitting, your chance of a ______ attack goes down
heart attack
200
What happens to your blood pressure when you smoke cigarettes?
Your blood pressure goes up
200
Name a type of nicotine replacement medicines you can take to help you quit smoking!
Nicotine Patches
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Lozenges
200
10 years after quitting smoking, precancerous cells are replaced and _______ cancer rates are the same as non-smokers
lung cancer
300
What is it called when a blood clot goes to your brain?
This is called a stroke. Smoking increases the chances of you having a stroke by 2-4x.
300
What can you get from calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW?
Telephone counseling
Online Counseling
Free nicotine Patches for 2 weeks
300
20 minutes after quitting, your _________ goes back to normal
blood pressure, pulse, and temperature in hands and feet
400
What happens to your blood vessels when you smoke cigarettes?
Smoking damages blood vessels and makes them thicken and grow narrower.
400
What is Bupropion?
Bupropion is a perscription medication that can help you quit smoking.
Also known as Zyban®, it helps to reduce nicotine withdrawal and the urge to smoke. Bupropion can be used safely with NRT.
400
48 hours after quitting, your nerve endings in your tongue start to regrow which means...
Sense of smell and taste get better!
500
What is it called when a blood clot goes to the lung and blocks blood flow?
Pulmonary embolism
500
Where do you get a nictotine inhaler?
They are prescribed! You'll need a prescription from a prescribing healthcare provider for the nicotine oral inhaler.
500
________ after quitting, your lung cancer death rate goes down by almost half. (number of years)
five years