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*Based on 52 weeks in a year
Symptom |
Activity |
Dry mouth; sore throat, gums, or tongue |
Sip ice-cold water or fruit juice, or chew gum |
Headaches |
Take a warm bath or shower. Try relaxation or meditation techniques. |
Trouble sleeping |
Don't drink coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine after 6:00 p.m. Again, try relaxation or meditation techniques. |
Irregularity |
Add roughage to your diet, such as raw fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain cereals. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. |
Fatigue |
Take a nap. Try not to push yourself during this time; don't expect too much of your body until it's had a chance to begin to heal itself over a couple of weeks. |
Hunger |
Drink water or low-calorie liquids. Eat low-fat, low-calorie snacks. |
Tenseness |
Take a walk, soak in a hot bath, and try relaxation or irritability meditation techniques. |
Coughing |
Sip warm herbal tea. Suck on cough drops or sugarless hard candy. |
Sourced from:
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, "Quitting Times: A Magazine for Women Who Smoke"
National Cancer Institute, "Clearing the Air: How to Quit Smoking" 1993
Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living, "Guide to Quit Smoking"
Mary Calvagna, MS, "Tips to Help You Stop Smoking" 2008
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