Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to smoking and the digestive system:

1. How does smoking impact my digestive health?
   
   
2. How long will it take for my digestive tract to recover from the effects of smoking?
   
   
3. Has smoking caused any irreparable damage to my digestive tract?
   
   
4. Can I eliminate the risk of developing certain digestive disorders if I quit smoking?
   
   
5. What are my chances of developing smoking-related heartburn?
   
   
6. How likely am I to develop liver disease due to smoking?
   
   
7. I’ve heard that smoking can increase the risk of having toxic levels of drugs in my system. Will this effect diminish if I quit smoking?
   
   
8. In addition to smoking, what factors may have contributed to my condition?
   
   
9. I want to quit smoking but it is very hard. Are there methods you can recommend to help me quit?
   
   
10. Would simply decreasing how much I smoke improve my digestive health, or must I quit altogether?