waiting times

Hospital Particular Alvor

00h00m

Urgent Care

Hospital Particular Gambelas

00h00m

Urgent Care

00h00m

Paediatrics

Hospital Particular da Madeira

00h00m

Urgent Care

00h00m

Paediatrics

Madeira Medical Center

Unscheduled Medical Care

Smoking Cessation Consultation

Smoking Cessation Consultation


A Medical Consultation is now available for smokers that wish to stop smoking. 

An assessment of the smoking habits is carried out and a personalized individual treatment plan created. 
 

Methods used:
  • Treatment for the physical dependence
  • Treatment for  the psychological  dependence
  • Behavioural Therapy 

Necessary Examinations 

  • Chest X-Ray
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • ECG 

Main Pathologies/diseases: 

Major benefits can be obtained from cessing to smoke. Tobacco is a major risk factor for many diseases:
  • Lung cancer;
  • Chronic bronchitis and emphysema of the lungs (COPD);
  • Acute miocardial infarction;
  • Stroke;
  • Peripheral arterial disease.

Common Symptoms

A smoker’s most common complaints are:  
  • Cough;
  • Tiredness;
  • Pain in the lower limbs.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS MEDICAL SPECIALITY NOW AVAILABLE AT THE HPA HEALTH GROUP

  • Psychological tests for the evaluation of nicotine dependence, anxiety and depression.
  • Psychological support during treatment.
  • Prescrition of scientifically proven medication.
  • Screening and treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

 


LINKS



Article in the Jornal Algarve Resident, by Dr. Lígia Pires:

“Tobacco Addiction - Do you wish to stop smoking? Help is at hand!”
Algarve Resident, December, 21 2012 (English)

 

medical specialty available on the following units