Quitting Smoking/Expert Profile

Michael Dean

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/27/2009
Expertise

Can answer General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting. Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco. The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cannot answer Specific medical questions

Experience in the area

Cancer Researcher for over 20 years Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com. Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease. Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.

Organizations

American Association for Cancer Research American Association of Human Genetics

Publications

Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.) Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer

Education/Credentials

PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research

Average Ratings

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Recent Answers from Michael Dean

2009-11-13 stop smoking:

Dear Natalia, He could go with the lozenges, gum or inhalers rather than the patch. Some people prefer this If he is determined to quit I'd suggest he read "The EasyWay to Quit Smoking" by Allen

2009-10-19 Smoking:

Dear Laura, As long as you don't smoke again, you are fine. Women can show signs of addiction from as few as one day of smoking. So try to stay away from any such temptation. Smoking and the pill

2009-10-12 Smoking Tea?:

Alex, I have heard of smoking a great many things. Please don't try smoking any other cigarettes. Young people can show signs of addiction from smoking even a few. It is the toxins in the tobacco smoke

2009-09-29 Smoking Witdrawal and Sleep Apnea:

Ray, That is great that she quit. I think she should be examined by a doctor. It can take some time for the body to heal. She is passed the period of physical withdrawal from nicotine. But if she wakes

2009-09-17 Cessation cough:

Dear Phillip, Congratulations on quitting. You can imagine that your lung have a lot of healing to do. If not better in the next week or two, I would see your doctor. Talk to your doctor about ideas

 

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