Smoking is especially dangerous for people who are living with HIV, the virus that can cause AIDS. Brian learned that lesson the hard way, when he had a stroke—a brain attack—at age 43. Over time, smoking and having HIV had led to clogged blood vessels in Brian’s neck. In this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Brian talks about surviving HIV-related medical problems. He regained good health—then nearly lost his life because of smoking.
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