Give It Up! Smoking Cessation Facts and Tips

<p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 0in;"> <span style= "font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); background: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <span style= "font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Our guest is Ashley Everetts, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lead, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Aultman Deuble Heart and Vascular Hospital.</span></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 0in;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; color: #242424; background: white;">Are you considering quitting smoking, or is there someone in your life that you want to help quit smoking?<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; color: black;">When someone takes the big step of deciding to quit smoking, family, friends, and co-workers can make a huge difference by giving their help and support.</span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; color: black;">If your friend isn't quite ready to quit, try to see it from their side. For most smokers, cigarettes have been a steady companion for a long time. Some reluctance is normal, and it doesn't mean your friend won't be able to quit for good. First, let your friend know you understand their doubts, then suggest they list their reasons for quitting. </span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; color: black; background: white;">Quitting smoking is a journey and a process, not a single event.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Access resources to get tips on what you can do from the start to help someone quit and to help them “stay quit.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> Plan on being there for the long run and helping them meet the challenges along the way.<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; color: black; background: white;">This morning we will talk with Ashley about the reasons to quit smoking, managing the physical effects of quitting smoking and mos