CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Becky H.’s Tip
Becky started smoking cigarettes in high school to fit in. She was a heavy smoker for many years and at age 45, Becky was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—a serious lung disease. In this ad from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, Becky talks about her need for continuous oxygen. Becky died […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Becky H.: Not What I Pictured
COPD doesn’t just affect the person who has it; it can affect the entire family. In this video from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, Becky, explains that her children had to deal with her disease since they were very young and shares how her COPD changed their lives. Becky died in 2023 at […]
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores: Un consejo de Jessica S. sobre el asma
La exposición al humo de segunda mano puede provocar un ataque de asma que puede ser mortal. Este comercial de televisión de la campaña de los CDC ” Consejos de exfumadores”, muestra a Jessica, la madre de un niño pequeño que tiene ataques de asma por la exposición al humo de segunda mano. Ella les […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Julia C. and Mark A.’s Ad
After years of smoking, Julia, a busy working mom, and Mark, a military veteran, each received frightening news. Their doctors found colorectal cancer, which is a danger for all smokers. In this TV ad from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Julia and Mark share a tip for dealing with […]
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores: Un consejo de Suzy E. (en Inglés con subtítulos en Español)
El tabaquismo es un factor que contribuye a uno de cada cinco accidentes cerebrovasculares en los EE. UU. En este anuncio televisivo de la campaña de los CDC “Consejos de exfumadores”, Suzy cuenta que perdió su independencia después de sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular a causa del cigarrillo. Se permiten comentarios sobre este video de acuerdo […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Rebecca C.: It’s Real Tip
Rebecca didn’t know that smoking cigarettes could lead to Buerger’s disease, which would cause her to have five of her toes were amputated. But in her tip, Rebecca lets people know that it can really happen. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Geri M.: Texting Tip – Quitline CTA
Geri has late-stage COPD from smoking. She hopes to get accepted for a lung transplant before it’s too late. Geri explains that she talks to her adult children every day because she doesn’t know how much time she has left. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Michael F.: Lies Tip – URL – LI
Because he smoked and has COPD, Michael struggles for breath when he walks. He used to tell his co-workers small lies to keep his health condition a secret. Michael now realizes he told himself the biggest lie: that smoking wasn’t dangerous. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tonya M.: Stop In Your Tracks
At age 38, Tonya was diagnosed with heart failure from smoking. She relied on a battery-powered device inserted in her body to help push blood through her heart. She used to take care of her husband and kids, but they became her caregivers when her health declined. Tonya died at the age of 53. This […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Tonya M.: 38 Tip – Memorial – URL
At only 38 years old, Tonya had heart failure because she smoked. She had open heart surgery and relied on a battery-operated device to pump blood through her heart. Tonya reminded us that heart disease can happen at any age if you smoke. She died at the age of 53. source