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Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States with more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure alone. Many smokers have a craving for a cigarette in stressful situations but with help and motivation anyone is able to quit.

To Quit Smoking

  • Prepare to quit. The first step to quitting is a true desire to quit smoking. Establish a quit date which can help you prepare emotionally. Prepare by not buying extra cartons of tobacco and eliminating ashtrays in your home. Pick a date that is meaningful to you – birth date, special anniversary, holiday, even a New Year’s resolution.
  • Get help from others. Inform family and friends that you are going to quit and that you will need their emotional support and help.
  • Get help from your physician and voluntary agencies. The CDC has a quit smoking consumer guide available on the web (www.cdc.gov/tobacco). The American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society all have helpful programs.
  • Quit with a friend. People who quit smoking together are more often successful. They can support each other when they feel the need for another cigarette.
  • Get pharmaceutical help. Nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes, is a drug. You can help yourself by supplying nicotine in another, safer fashion while you quit smoking. Nicotine replacement is available as gums, patches or sprays.
  • Non-nicotine containing medications such as Bupropion (Zyban®) and Varenicline (Chantix®) are prescription drugs that can also help you quit smoking.
  • Help yourself. The desire to smoke is both habit and addiction. When do you have a cigarette in your hand? Try putting something else in your hand. Change your routines where you find that smoking is your pleasure. If you feel smoking helps you with your bad moods, you should try talking with a friend or your doctor, or finding other activities that provide enjoyment such as exercise.
  • If you fail do not despair. On average most permanent non smokers will quit 8 times before finally quitting for good. If you have a set-back, don’t get discouraged, just try again!

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is a great resource that offers free support, services and even smoking cessation therapies:  1-855-335-3569 OR OKhelpline.com

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Very High Tree Pollen Levels Continue – Third highest Tree Pollen levels in 2026

Highest Levels of Tree Pollen Detected in the United States for 2/27/2026

February 27, 2026

A VERY HIGH ALERT has been issued for tree pollen levels in Oklahoma City, marking the SEVENTH VERY HIGH ALERT in the last eleven days, and the EIGHT HIGH or VERY HIGH ALERT in that same timeframe. Today’s counts are the highest reported in the U.S. and the third highest recorded this year.

This marks the FIFTH day this year in the TOP TEN days for Cedar Season (in the past five years), and TENTH highest day for Tree Pollen (All Seasons) in twenty years.

Cedar Fever and Regional Impact

Cedar tree pollen contributes to “Cedar Fever”, a winter allergy affecting millions across Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Unlike spring and summer allergies, Cedar Fever peaks from late November to February, with pollen grains capable of traveling hundreds of miles in Oklahoma winds.

Recommendations to Reduce Exposure

OAAC allergists recommend the following steps:

  • Limit outdoor activities on high pollen days
  • Keep windows closed at home and in vehicles
  • Change clothes and shower after being outdoors
  • Leave shoes at the door to avoid tracking pollen inside
  • Wash hands frequently, especially after outdoor contact
  • Wear a dust mask for outdoor chores
  • Use and regularly replace HEPA filters in HVAC systems

Medical Management

  • Continuous use of nasal sprays and antihistamines may help, but proper diagnosis is essential
  • Seasonal allergies cannot be diagnosed by history alone. OAAC allergists offer simple tests to identify specific triggers

OAAC serves patients of all ages across the southwest region, with clinics in Edmond, Norman, northwest Oklahoma City, and the OU Health Sciences Center campus.

Contact and Appointment Information

Visit www.oklahomaallergy.com for clinic locations.
To schedule an appointment or request more information, call (405) 235-0040 or visit the website.

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