Though Egypt is a signatory to an international treaty that bans tobacco advertising, it was allowing the tobacco giants ads for IQOS to line the halls of Cairos international airport as of November 2023, promising tobacco taste with no ash, smoke and less smell. That same month, Philip Morris co-sponsored a Harm Reduction conference hosted by the Egyptian government, where a panel of Egyptian doctors and a Philip Morris consultant promoted the use of heated tobacco products and oral tobacco pouches as smoking cessation aids

Tips: Follow the Five Keys to Quitting: Get ready by setting your quit date and changing your environment by getting rid of all tobacco products Get support and encouragement by telling your friends, family, colleagues, and health care provider about your decision to quit and seek out counseling support Learn new skills and behaviors such as finding alternative ways to relax, drinking lots of water, and changing your routine Get medicine, and use it correctly (see above bullet on medications) Be prepared for a relapse or difficult situations by not getting discouraged if you have a set back and be on the lookout for difficult situations such as being around other tobacco users, drinking alcohol, or encountering a bad mood General Hints for Friends and Family to Help Support a Quitter: Do respect that the quitter is in charge
An hour or so later, the noise died down, and Colonel Rayyan returned to the house
Endoscopic Retrieval This minimally invasive procedure involves a camera and instruments to remove objects from the esophagus or stomach without surgery
They offer an accessible and ever-changing way to break the monotony, curate specific moods, and transform a solitary act into a shared social event