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Featured COPD ArticlesDon’t Let Your Health Go Up in SmokeThe Negative Effects of Smoke Smoking is harmful to your health, even if you don’t have any breathing problems. But for people with asthma, smoking can trigger their symptoms and make them much worse, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).8 Ways to Help Manage COPD5 Health Risks of Global Warming20 Common COPD Triggers10 Most Expensive Medical ConditionsView All COPD ArticlesCOPD NewsChantix helps people with emphysema stop smoking
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Varenicline - marketed by Pfizer as Chantix -- is a safe, well-tolerated and effective way for people with emphysema - also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD - to stop smoking, according to study findings presented this week at the CHEST 2009 meeting in San Diego, California.
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Play Video NowView All COPD VideosCOPD Tip: Be Prepared for Withdrawal SymptomsIf a loved one is attempting to stop smoking, try not to take it personally if he or she is grumpy or short with you. Nicotine is a real addiction, so quitting may very well result in physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms. |
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