CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Ellie N.: “It was Terrifying to Get an Asthma Attack”
Elle was in her mid-30’s when she had her first asthma attack — triggered by exposure to secondhand smoke. She loved her job as a bartender, but began to dread going to work. In this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign she says, “I could feel my lungs […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Jamason C.: “I Didn’t Know Why I Couldn’t Breathe”
Jamason and his mother Sherri talk about the day Jamason had to go to the hospital after having a severe asthma attack at work, triggered by exposure to secondhand smoke. Recounting the drive to the hospital, Sherri said, “I just held his hand, and told him just squeeze it every now and then so I […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Marie W.’s Story
Marie talks about discovering she had Buerger’s disease, an illness caused by smoking, and its effects on her life in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. 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 at http://streaming.cdc.gov/vod.php?id=e008532dafb6a610c0c09c4c1392830a20120501142655703 […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Beatrice R.’s Story
Beatrice’s son, Nick, wrote her a letter urging her to quit smoking. In this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, she tells how this act of love gave her the courage to end a lifelong addiction to menthol cigarettes. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with […]
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Sharon A.’s Story
Sharon was diagnosed with throat cancer in her 30s after smoking for many years. She talks about how she never thought smoking would lead to problems at such a young age in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Terrie H.’s Story
Terrie, diagnosed with throat and oral cancer, describes how her addiction to tobacco and cigarettes had her smoking right up to the front door of the hospital the day of her surgery , and what finally made her quit. This video is part of CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Brandon C.’s Story
Brandon describes losing his foot, fingers, and other body parts to Buerger’s disease, a disorder linked to smoking, and testifies to the strength of addiction in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. 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 – James F.’s Story
James started smoking menthol cigarettes as a kid to be like his father. He discusses his father’s health problems and their relationship in this video from _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. 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 – Roosevelt S.’s Story
Roosevelt, who had a heart attack and six artery bypasses as a result of smoking, tells how his health problems prevent him from being active with his children in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Shawn W.’s Story
Shawn, diagnosed with throat cancer in his mid-40s, discusses how he never thought he’d get sick as a result of smoking in this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign. 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 […]