Never been a heavy smoker but enjoyed a cigar every now and then.
Started to get more into smoking last november. In college I smoked Marlboro and then discovered Benson & Hedges Menthol, which I loved.
But last march I got an infection in my throat. It felt like something was stuck there and sometimes I couldn't breathe. I had to take a big suck of air, as if I were about to dive into a pool. I got scared it could be a tumor or something like dat. I am not scared to die, but I felt bad I would die because of something nasty as smoking. My physician diagnosed an estreptococcus infection and prescribed meds. I am pretty fine by now but since dat day I never touched the B&H pack. Nor do I want to ever again.
I have discovered I don't need the cigar. I am enjoying a life without headaches, stained teeth and foul smelling breath.
Ah, and don't forget that the cigars damage your PCs too!