January 16th, 2017
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Today marks the start of National Non-Smoking Week. This event was established in 1977 by The Canadian Council for Tobacco Control. However, The Lung Association likes to think of everyday as a great day to quit smoking. It is in fact the best thing you can do for your health!
The Certified Respiratory Educators at The Lung Association are always eager and happy to help anyone with their quit journey. I am grateful to be part of this small but mighty Health Promotion team that empowers everyone to breathe easier. I find that each person’s quit experience is different. However, there tends to be several common myths about quitting that can be barriers to many people’s success. Here are three common quit myths.