The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates the average adult smoker makes about 20 attempts to quit smoking before they achieve success. To help you kick the habit for good, consider the benefits of enrolling in a smoking cessation plan.
Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep is dedicated to improving the pulmonary health of men and women and offers customized smoking cessation programs designed to help you quit for good.
Himanshu Chandarana, MD, and Ashok Tyagi, DO, CPE, provide the resources to support you during your quitting journey. Our team uses the latest techniques to address withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and psychological factors that make quitting smoking difficult.
There are many challenges involved in quitting smoking, which can make the effort feel overwhelming and frustrating.
The nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive. When you stop smoking, your body has a difficult time adjusting to the lack of nicotine. That can contribute to uncomfortable symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal, including:
You may also experience intense and persistent cravings for nicotine. Some people substitute food for cigarettes to quell their cravings, leading to unwanted weight gain and other health issues.
Another reason quitting smoking is difficult is your environment. Because smoking is habitual, you might experience strong urges to smoke when you’re driving, socializing with friends, or spending time in places where others are smoking.
After several unsuccessful attempts, many people lose hope they can ever quit. That’s where a smoking cessation program can help.
The smoking cessation program at Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep focuses on what you need to quit smoking for good. We personalize your smoking cessation plan, including a review of your overall health and lifestyle to assess your risk factors for smoking-related disease.
Your provider also discusses your experience in quitting to assess your cravings and withdrawal symptoms. We can prescribe medications that ease the intensity of cravings and prevent withdrawal symptoms so you can feel more comfortable and confident about quitting.
You can also get a referral to local support groups, giving you others to lean on when your quitting journey hits a rough patch. We also offer resources to address the effects of smoking on your cardiovascular health.
Another benefit of a medically supervised smoking cessation program is our aftercare options. We offer preventive screenings for lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), emphysema, and other smoking-related lung diseases.
Early detection of these diseases ensures you can get the treatment you need right away.
Call Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep in St. Petersburg, Florida, today to schedule a smoking cessation consultation.
