UICC World Cancer Congress 2006

Objective:Considerable change in respiratory function/physical well being were documented with stepwise cessation of smoking that had socio-economical & prospective impact upon the smokers.

Methods:Ex-smokers ages 15-16 years both sex having had 1-15 years history of smoking .They had manifestation like hacking cough ,breathlessness & wheezing more so at night .Some had raised temperature & weight loss altered taste .etc.Smoking cessation followed under supervision from weeks to months with advise & encouragement .The outcomes had been as under.

Results:Assessment of pulmonary function Physical wellbeing etc, of 6 weeks after quitting Pulmonary function(FEV1) on an average<65% Changes in the taste Gradual resumption of taste Sleep, pattern Slight improvement variable degree of craving for smoking Physical well being definite improvement observed, slight irritability .12 Weeks after quitting On Average (FEV1) gradually resumed to 63*-65% Improvement more than before Refreshing Much improvement than previous

18th weeks of smoking cessation On an average (FEV!)most had 65% Significant improvement No Hangover/Lang over Significant restoration of vigor *Rapid restoration in Pulmonary function observed amongst individuals with relatively shorter history of smoking . Conclusions: Immediately after quitting ,patients had been advised breathing exercises with steep line increase in tempo. Improvement in pulmonary function/physical well being had been inversely proportional to the period & history of smoking .