9 Quitting statistics and benefits Quitting vaping and smoking in South Carolina The CDC estimates 49.1% of daily adult smokers in South Carolina quit smoking for one or more days in 2019.3 In 2014, the Affordable Care Act required that Medicaid programs cover all tobacco cessation medications.7** South Carolinas state quit line invests $5.29 per smoker, compared to the national average of $2.14.7 South Carolina does not have a private insurance mandate provision for cessation.7 Notes and references Updated August 2021 *National and state-level prevalence numbers reflect the most recent data available
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Cigarette smoke also narrows the airways, causing the lungs to work overtime to get enough oxygen.After a short time using tobacco, a person may experience: Persistent coughing and wheezing become common, especially in the morning Shortness of breath during simple activities Increased congestion and mucus production Frequent respiratory infections like bronchitis Worsened asthma symptoms What are the short-term effects of tobacco use on respiratory health
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