Should I tell my doctor if I vape or smoke?
Most standard tests will not reveal if you vape or smoke. Doing so and not telling the doctor can screw with the results and may trigger further more broader testing.
How can a doctor tell if you smoke?
On the other hand, if your doctor asked you if you smoke and you did smoke but stated that you didn’t, your doctor would not only be able to tell by certain tests, he could also easily tell by ordering an X-Ray of your lungs and would easily be able to see in the X-Ray ...
How can you tell if someone is using nicotine?
Not by just looking at you or your body, but there are saliva,urine, blood and hair tests to see if you are using nicotine or not.
How do I tell my doctor that I use marijuana?
Instead of documenting your marijuana use on the doctor intake forms, have a confidential conversation during your appointment. First, ask the doctor specifically not to record what you are about to say. Get the doctor’s verbal acknowledgement before bringing up the topic, and then discuss your use.
Can I tell my doctor I vape?
You can sugar-coat the rest of your vices, but tell your doctor if you vape. During your yearly physical — if you're diligent enough to go that consistently — it's standard for your doctor to ask whether you smoke. For many years, this has seemed like a pretty straightforward question.
What happens when you tell a doctor you vape?
Unless you either come into your doctor's office with a case of the mystery, vaping-associated illness, or waltz in taking a huge rip on your Juul, it's unlikely that your physician will figure out whether or not you have a history of e-cigarette use. But that may (and probably should) soon change.
Does vaping count as smoking?
Don't vape if you don't smoke. Only vape to quit smoking. Vaping is not smoking, but some people find vaping works to help them quit because it offers experiences similar to smoking a cigarette. Vaping has a similar hand-to-mouth action as smoking, and it can also be social.
Can you lie to your doctor about smoking?
No one is honest 100% of the time, but lying to your doctor can put your health in jeopardy. Lying about a nicotine habit can cause problems if you need surgery. Smoking can interfere with your healing process, so doctors need to know if you light up.
Is it too late to quit smoking?
It’s never too late to quit. You can find more resources from Sunnybrook’s Smoking Cessation team at sunnybrook.ca/quitsmoking
Does smoking affect your health?
Smoking puts you at risk for certain illness, blood pressure issues and more . Knowing you smoke, your physician can keep a closer eye on those things and catch any problems early. Hiding your smoking status from your care team means they may not know you are at higher risk for certain illnesses. Learn more about how smoking affects your body.
Can a doctor help you quit smoking?
There are medications and nicotine replacement products available that can make quitting easier. Your doctor, if they know you smoke and you are looking to quit, can point you in the right direction.
What happens if you tell your doctor about your health?
It sounds like you are concerned that if you tell your doctor about your health or lifestyle choices, you risk repercussions with your insurance company because your marijuana use would be documented.
Is marijuana legal in medical circles?
Acceptance of marijuana use in medical circles varies. According to Shackelford: “The pros/cons are unknown and depend on the specific circumstances and company and the specific physician. Some doctors may not wish to treat the patient, others will be interested in how cannabis works. There are no hard-and-fast rules.”
Can you take ejuice with anesthesia?
No. I recently had surgery on my ankle and had to be put under. If there was a chance the anesthesia and nicotine/other stuff in ejuice could result in complications I didn't want to risk it because of pride.
Can you lie to your doctor about vaping?
Don't lie to your doctor, it's counter productive. I say I used to smoke but I vape now.
Do you answer if he asks you if you use a nicotine product, or have smoked in?
Now, if he asks you if you use a nicotine product, or have smoked in the past, please do answer truthfully. It's important medical information.
Can vapes see blood work?
If you vape nicotine and get blood work ran they can see that anyway.