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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)
- Dr. João Dias Cardoso
- Dr. João Dias Cardoso