Smoking Cessation
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Overview
Smoking is related to a number of ill-effects, most notably increased risk of cancer, COPD, and heart disease. However many individuals find it difficult to quit smoking, partially because of the addictive properties of nicotine.Differential Diagnosis
Treatment
- Acupuncture, notably auricular, is very helpful.
- Treat hypothyroidism if present.
Hypotheses
In some cases, it has been proposed that the smoker is self-medicating with nicotine and that if the underlying disorder is corrected, then it will be easier to quit smoking. In particular, hypothyroidism can lead to a fatigued state that temporarily improves in the presence of stimulants such as nicotine [Barnes; Starr2005, pg 102].ICD-9 Codes
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References
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:[FDM] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
[Barnes] Broda O. Barnes M.D. Research Foundation at http://www.brodaobarnes.org. Cited by [Starr2005].
[Starr2005] Mark Starr. Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic. Columbia, MO: Mark Starr Trust (2005).
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