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Honestly, Ali, I'm living proof that it's possible to give up. Seven years down the line I can't imagine ever wanting to smoke again. And when it's a question of 'carry on smoking and you die' it's really not hard to give up. Good luck again. xdxx

Its pneumonia according to my GP, have antibiotics and see her again on friday.

Hi David, The leg wound is where I had a malignant lump removed, it has a skin graft over the area which is still settling in. I had the operation about a month ago. I'm quite self-conscious about it though it appears that only I can actually smell it. I'm really looking forward to this wound being healed over, in the meantime olbas oil is kind of working to mask it a bit. lol L&L

Thirty four years ago a little person came into my life and convinced me to never smoke again. He's still in my life, although in California, and I am still not smoking. He has brought great joy to me and I am so thankful that I am his father.

Hey Ali, Was so worried to read this but thankfully it is not serious for you but please take this now as a little sign to stop. It is not easy but for the sake of your future it is wise to leave the cigs behind, you know I stopped after 23 years of 25+ a day. I am today free of all that. I still get stressed over stuff, still feel tired, hungry, scared, angry but these are just emotions and feelings and a cig will and cannot help or take away...

Good luck stopping for good, sadly, it is something like this that is the only thing that stops us from smoking. If you start craving again in the future, just ride it...won't last for long... but the benefits to your health will last, hopefully a long lifetime. Now you have stopped read up on why its so bad for you too, it will be motivation to carry on xxx

To aid recovery, stop the smoking, take care Fudge

Hi, In my experience it's not uncommon to have a heightened sense of smell, either during menstruation or during the menopause. I haven't seen this described anywhere in the literature, but I've come across it a good few times over the years. What is your leg wound? David

Some people are blessed with being offered a second chance - take it. Give up the cigs and get your breath back. There are so many other unpleasant lung diseases out there, which you can get from smoking. Best of luck with giving up and getting your health back.

for what its worth my dad has lung cancer. in both lungs. Hes had it removed form one lung and is waiting on a date for the other one. Hes 59 and has also smoked form he was 11. When the doctor told him it was cancer he said hed never smoke again...... and he hasnt. Now Im not saying its easy its not he craves a lot of the time. His doc gave him some tablets which apparantly not all doctors will give out as they are expensive but as it was to...