Started smoking cigarettes at age 15 years old and smoked for 40 years not a pack a day more like a pack every two days. It was very difficult to quit because of the nicotine addiction its been 4 years smoke free with the help from medication. It really worked for me and I'm so happy! Diagnosed with mild COPD its a big challenge going through this had I'd known I wouldn't have started such a deadly habit! QUIT while you have a good chance to LIVE.
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