STOP SMOKING CLINIC
Nictotine can be as addictive as heroin. This staggering fact is endorsed by the oral cancer foundation as well as many evidence based scientific literature. Here at The Village Doctor we aim to provide you with a medicated way to finally stop smoking for good.
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Medication to help you stop smoking.
Here at The Village Doctor we use a pharmacological approach with daily medication for a temporary period to help you stop smoking.
There are numerous medications available, each with its own pros and cons. We aim to provide an individualist treatment plan to ensure you stay quit.
EVER WONDERED WHY ITS SO DIFFICULT TO STOP SMOKING??
The answer to this question lies in the fact that Nicotine has the same addictive strength as Heroin. Here at Maimon Medical we recognize the challenge and provide a scientific, doctor led and pharmacological treatment plan to aid you in stopping smoking
Stop Smoking at Maimon Medical
- Provides a medicated treatment plan to stop smoking.
- Avoids the use of Nicotine patches. Nicotine is the problem.
- Three face to face gp appointments.
- Treatment plan given on the day.
Your journey to stopping smoking with The Village Doctor
Your First appointment.
In this appointment which lasts approximately 30 mins, a full medical history is taken . A blood pressure, weight and pulse is then measured.
A date for cessation of smoking is then decided together. A prescription is then given to start several weeks before the cessation date and to be continued post cessation.
Your Second Appointment
This appointment is usually approx 6-8 weeks post cessation and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Your medication is reviewed and challenges to your withdrawal is discussed.
In many cases a formal chest x-ray is done. This is to help rule out any nodules or growths on your lung that could indicate lung cancer which is much more common in smokers.
A treatment plan is then revised depending on the outcome of the consultation.
Your third Appointment
By this appointment is usually which is approx 12 weeks post cessation, your lungs should be much cleaner and clearer. This final review lasts approximately 30 minutes. A decision is taken on a date to stop the medication and hopefully live smoke free. A treatment plan is then revised depending on the outcome of the consultation.
Chest x-ray for your peace of mind.
Smokers are at a much higher risk of lung cancer and although specific medical questions related to this, are asked at the initial consultation to help look for any red flags of something sinister, a chest x-ray is performed and reviewed closely by one of our doctors. This helps rule out any signs of lung cancer.
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