Emphysema, a form of COPD often caused by smoking or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, is managed with smoking cessation, inhaled medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen when needed, and selected surgical or bronchoscopic procedures.
Updated, practical guidance on diet, exercise, vaccines, screening, oral care, and mental health - what men should know about preventive care and when to talk with a clinician.
Guided self-hypnosis recordings (downloads, apps, and podcasts) can support quitting smoking, weight management, stress reduction, sleep, and patience. Success depends on consistency, openness to suggestion, and choosing evidence-based recordings.
Consistent daily habits - broad-spectrum sunscreen, nutrient-rich food, hydration, sleep, smoking cessation, gentle cleansing, and targeted topicals - are the foundation of skin rejuvenation. Consider professional procedures only after consulting a dermatology provider.
Starting nicotine use in your teens greatly increases the chance of long-term addiction and health harm. The adolescent brain is more vulnerable to nicotine, social pressures make experimentation appealing, and once dependence sets in it reshapes daily life. Avoiding cigarettes and vaping in adolescence gives you the best chance of not becoming a lifelong smoker.