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Passing Out After Quitting Smoking
A 65 yr. old man friend of mine was recently diagnosed with a prolapsed heart valve. The doctor promptly suggested that he quit smoking. The man has quit smoking for brief periods in the past before this diagnosis and within 3-4 days would pass out. Please explain this condition. He is apprehensive to quit with out supervision and fears he may pass out while driving or working on machinery.
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Tue, 26 Jan 2010
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smoking and drinking will cause dependance and if he is a heavy drinker and smoker it will be difficult for him to leave the habit. join any of the deaddiction center where they monitor all the physical and other parameters and help him in quitting smoke and drink.
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