I have read some very good advice on my last blog but want to clarify some things. I have used this site in attempts to quit before and love all the education and suggestions. I am choosing now to smoke a little, vape a very little and use some lozenges ea. day. My pulmonologist a couple of yrs. ago suggested this using the patch but not vaping. Last yr. I took a class that was based out of a study at Duke University conducted by a Dr. in smoking cessation. It taught us to use the patch while smoking for 1 week, then quit smoking using the patch/lozenges. I found that to be quite comfortable. The Duke study showed no detrimental effects and since I'm quite a heavy smoker I feel comfortable with this while I take the time to do the readings. I'm not recommending this for others. I think people should follow the advice by our elders. I might move up my quit date but right now I need an educational refresher.
