by Kenneth Capek, MPA, RRT Smoker: I like to smoke. Respiratory Therapist: Yes because nicotine is an addictive drug and you want to feel “normal”. The problem is you really don’t need it and nobody wants to be a slave to a drug, especially one that’s killing them. Think of it this way; the fly really enjoys […]
Smoking – Still a Problem, New Treatment Methods
by Kenneth Capek, MPA, RRT According to the CDC, 19% of Americans still smoke. Approximately 1200 people die from smoking related disease every day. Smoking is still the main cause of COPD and the number one cause of death among smokers is heart disease. Smoking will kill one-half of all smokers who smoke over 25 […]
