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)