In some situations, the person needs medical assistance; the Unified Health System (SUS) offers free treatment to those who want to quit smoking
OR to smoke it is a disease and quitting smoking is very important for a person to have a healthy life. This Wednesday, 31, is remembered the World no tobacco day, date that marks the actions to raise awareness of the health risks caused by smoking. Second National Cancer Institute (Inca)or Unified Health System (SUS) offers free treatment for those who want to quit smoking. However, there are those who prefer to quit smoking on their own. In this case, guidelines can help the person choose the best path.
“Start by choosing a date for your first cigarette-free day. This day doesn’t have to be a day of misery. Make it a special occasion. To increase your chances of success, have no cigarettes around. Plan something you enjoy doing for enjoy and relax”, guides the Inca.
Caused by addiction to nicotineor to smoke is the main cause of lung cancer, responsible for more than two-thirds of deaths from this disease worldwide. Exposure to secondhand smoke in the home or workplace also increases the risk of its incidence, according to the inca.
You can choose two ways to quit smoking:
A immediate stop. This should always be the first option. Choose the date and that day you quit smoking.
A gradual stop. You can use this method in two ways.
Find out what they are below:
– Reduce the number of cigarettes. To do this, simply count the number of cigarettes smoked per day and start smoking fewer each day.
– Postpone the moment you start smoking your first cigarette of the day. You put off your first cigarette for a predetermined number of hours each day until the day comes when you stop smoking cigarettes.
If the person chooses gradual stopit is important that you do not spend more than two weeks in this process.
“If, after following these guidelines, you haven’t been able to quit smoking on your own, don’t be discouraged. You can also look for places that offer treatment,” adds Inca.
National Tobacco Control Program in Brazilian States
OR Inca is the body of the Ministry of Health in charge National Tobacco Control Program (PNCT) and for the articulation of the smoking treatment network in the SUS, in collaboration with States, Municipalities and the Federal District.
to find out more about the programme. Select the region and then the state where you live to find a service location.
Use of smoking cessation drugs
The use of drugs has a well-defined role in the smoking cessation process, which is to minimize the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal syndrome, facilitating the smoker’s intensive approach, according to the Inca.
“Medications, however, should not be used in isolation, but in combination with a correct approach. It is essential that the smoker feels more confident in exercising and putting into practice the indications received during the intensive approach sessions”, says the agency .
Among the drugs available for treatment in the public network are: nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal patch and chewing gum) and bupropion hydrochloride.
All medicines must be used under medical supervision.
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