CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Brian H.’s Tip

Brian started smoking cigarettes at age 8. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force because he wanted a military career. At 35, still smoking and stationed in England, Brian had a heart attack and spent months in hospital rooms. In this ad from CDC’s _Tips_ _From_ _Former_ _Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Brian H.: Part of Who I Was

By the time Brian was 11 years old, he was already smoking close to a pack of cigarettes a day. In this video from CDC’s _Tips_ _From_ _Former_ _Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, he talks about how he smoked during his youth, marriage, and throughout his career in the U.S. Air Force. He […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Brian H.: There’s Hope

Brian’s smoking ruined his health and devastated his family. He finally quit smoking for good and was able to get a heart transplant. In this video from CDC’s _Tips_ _From_ _Former_ _Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Brian encourages people who smoke to quit. Brian died in 2022 at age 68 after suffering from […]
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 […]