Is it good to stop smoking suddenly or I should gradually decrease it day by day, and how many days it takes to purify the lungs and artery as normal.

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Dear lybrateuser, 
- It is best to stop it completely, choose a date & stop altogether as if you try to do it gradually the it becomes difficult to give up & can increase in friend company
- remove all the cigarettes from your house, divert your mind in other activities, do regular exercise, can chew a nicotene  gum if urge is too much.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrateuser, 
- It is best to stop it completely, choose a date & stop altogether as if you try to do it gradually the it becomes difficult to give up & can increase in friend company
- remove all the cigarettes from your house, divert your mind in other activities, do regular exercise, can chew a nicotene  gum if urge is too much.

Prakhar Singh · Answer

Hi , thank you for your question. It is best to stop it , however people gradually decrease it because they get withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms depends on the level of addiction , how many cigarettes a person smokes in a day etc. For this, I need to take detailed history and evaluation for you so that it becomes easier to help you in stopping . Feel free to connect with me and I will be happy to assist you and counsel you accordingly.

Era Sharma Dutta · Answer

There is no right or wrong approach to it. But I must say that the best approach is that you have decided to quit smoking. This will power is the most important in both cases. Lungs will purify in its own time but I will feel alive instantly when you quit smoking. Try to make an effort to follow some substitute practices for quitting smoking. You can read about it. If still doesn't get better then please see a psychiatrist who will Help you by making a plan to help you quit.