Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction and Weight Gain Concerns
Quit smoking!!! How to quit? Hello, doctor: I started smoking at 15, and it's been many years now. I quit for two months while in the military, but I started again after being deployed. I've thought about quitting smoking over the past few years, but I end up smoking ag...
Dr. Suo Ren Reply:
Dear Zhizhong, Nothing is impossible in this world; it only requires determination! The first step to quitting smoking is to have the resolve and to recognize that cigarettes are highly toxic! The best strategy is to quit as early as possible. For nicotine addiction, there are r...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction and Weight Gain Concerns
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Chiayi City
Smoking cessation Hello! I've been smoking for 3 years and really want to quit, but I don't know where there are smoking cessation clinics in Chiayi City. Can you tell me where I can find one in Chiayi?
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear Wei-Cheng, I checked the information on the website of the National Health Bureau of the Department of Health. There are many large hospitals in Chiayi City that offer smoking cessation counseling and outpatient smoking cessation services. The details are as follows: - Chi...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Chiayi City
Understanding the Age Demographics of Smoking Cessation in Taiwan
The current age group for smoking cessation in Taiwan is...??? Hello, Dr. Lee... I would like to know what age group most people who are quitting smoking belong to now. My father, brother, and even my younger brother who is only 15 years old all smoke, but when I mention the smok...
Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
According to a survey conducted in 1999, the smoking rates among adults aged 18 and older in Taiwan are 47% for men and 5% for women, while for adolescents aged 12 to 17, the rates are 11% for boys and 3% for girls. This totals approximately 4.5 million smokers in Taiwan, with ar...[Read More] Understanding the Age Demographics of Smoking Cessation in Taiwan
Is There a Smoking Cessation Clinic at Chianan Hospital?
Smoking cessation clinic? Hello Dr. Tang, I would like to ask if you have a smoking cessation clinic at Chianan Rehabilitation Hospital? I couldn't find any related information on the hospital's website. Should I make an appointment with you or another physician? Also, ...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend, You inquired about the "smoking cessation clinic." Last year, the Department of Health's National Health Bureau and the Central Health Insurance Administration agreed that coverage was limited to internal medicine and family medicine specialists, and ...[Read More] Is There a Smoking Cessation Clinic at Chianan Hospital?
Understanding Smoking Cessation: Health Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Regarding smoking cessation..? Hello Doctor: I have been coughing frequently for over two months, especially at night, and the cough is quite severe! After seeing a doctor, I was told that I might have asthma. With the recent outbreak of SARS, I thought it would be a good time to...
Dr. Li Jiawen Reply:
Dear Xiao Yuan, Hello. During the week of May 26, I was in the ward caring for SARS patients. I self-isolated at home during the week of June 2 and returned to work at the hospital on June 9, so I apologize for not responding to you sooner. You mentioned that you have been feeli...[Read More] Understanding Smoking Cessation: Health Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Feeling Nauseous: Is Smoking Affecting My Health?
That's disgusting? Hello Dr. Tang: I have been smoking for about seven years. Recently, when I am under stress or feeling down, I experience nausea when I smoke. Sometimes I also have a loss of appetite and feel like vomiting. I'm not sure if it's due to smoking to...
Dr. Tang Xinbei Reply:
Dear friend: Based on your age, it seems that you started smoking during your adolescence? It appears that you have developed a dependency on it? You want to quit smoking, but it seems you don't have a strong enough reason to stop, and instead, you find yourself smoking more...[Read More] Feeling Nauseous: Is Smoking Affecting My Health?
Seeking Help to Quit Smoking: A Patient's Journey in Taichung
I want to quit smoking... please help me? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been smoking for about 7.8 years, currently around a pack a day. I also have ankylosing spondylitis, which requires me to take medication daily. However, after more than a year, my condition has not improved signifi...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Taichung Veterans General Hospital has a smoking cessation clinic. The schedule and physician are as follows: *Smoking Cessation Clinic: Dr. Chang Wun-Tao is in charge of the W2 afternoon 664 clinic. Wishing you success in quitting smoking, Dr. Li Fu-Chun.[Read More] Seeking Help to Quit Smoking: A Patient's Journey in Taichung
Effective Smoking Cessation: Do Nicotine Patches Really Work?
Nicotine patch Hello Dr. Liu: I have been addicted to smoking for 9 years. Since I recently had a baby, I really want to quit smoking. I managed to quit for 10 months during my pregnancy, but after giving birth, I find it hard to resist the temptation of cigarettes when I see oth...
Dr. Liu Yanxing Reply:
Hello. You previously had a record of quitting smoking for 9 months. Now, with the addition of nicotine patches or gum and health education, you should have a great chance of success. Hospitals under the Department of Health offer smoking cessation clinics, and the government cov...[Read More] Effective Smoking Cessation: Do Nicotine Patches Really Work?
Is Quitting Smoking Really That Hard? Easy Methods to Try
Is quitting smoking very difficult? My brother has been smoking for 3 years now, and I want to quit, but he says that he can't live without cigarettes and would die without them. Are there any easier methods to quit smoking? I've heard about patches! Where can I buy the...
Dr. Fu Mengqing Reply:
With determination and perseverance, quitting smoking is not difficult. Currently, major hospitals have smoking cessation clinics where you can utilize nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and more. Additionally, the government subsidizes half of the costs. Tell your brother to come a...[Read More] Is Quitting Smoking Really That Hard? Easy Methods to Try
Understanding the Effectiveness and Duration of Nicotine Patches for Quitting Smoking
Could you please provide more details or specify your question regarding nicotine patches? What is the success rate of nicotine patches for smoking cessation? How long should nicotine patches be used before significant effects are observed? I've heard that some smoking cessa...
Dr. Li Fuchun Reply:
Hello, Miss Quit Smoking: The success rate of using nicotine patches for smoking cessation averages around 23% (for maintaining abstinence for 6 months). Individuals with lower nicotine dependence and shorter smoking history tend to have higher success rates. After using a nicoti...[Read More] Understanding the Effectiveness and Duration of Nicotine Patches for Quitting Smoking
Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei: A Local Guide
In Taipei, there are hospitals that offer smoking cessation clinics? I checked the Taipei hospital listed on the Taiwan e-Hospital website that offers smoking cessation clinics, but I couldn't find any relevant information on their clinic webpage. Could you provide me with t...
Dr. Tao Ruiming Reply:
The Taiwan e-Hospital website provides a schedule for smoking cessation clinics: http://sp1.cto.doh.gov.tw/doctor/All/smoke.html. Here are the details: - Taipei Hospital: Monday and Saturday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, and evening consultations (Address: No. 127, Siyuan Road...[Read More] Where to Find Smoking Cessation Clinics in Taipei: A Local Guide
Are There Evening or Weekend Smoking Cessation Clinics in Hsinchu?
Are there smoking cessation clinics in Hsinchu that operate during the evenings or on weekends? Dear Dr. Ke, As I am a working professional looking to quit smoking, I would like to know if you have any weekend or evening clinic hours available?
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
For those who want to quit smoking, Dr. Cheng-Chang Ke will be available at the Internal Medicine Clinic 5 on Monday afternoons (smoking cessation clinic), and Dr. Bao-Jun Lin will be available on Wednesday afternoons (smoking cessation clinic). For more details, please refer to ...[Read More] Are There Evening or Weekend Smoking Cessation Clinics in Hsinchu?
Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Nicotine Addiction
I want to quit smoking? Hello, I have been smoking for 7.8 years and I want to quit this bad habit. On average, I can make a pack of cigarettes last about 3 days, and sometimes I only smoke 2 or 3 cigarettes a day, but I just can't seem to commit to quitting completely. I re...
Dr. Fu Mengqing Reply:
Quitting smoking is not difficult, but it requires strong determination and motivation to increase the success rate. In addition to a light diet, regular outdoor exercise (such as playing sports, jogging, swimming, or dancing) can also be beneficial. Utilizing smoking cessation c...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Nicotine Addiction
Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction Challenges
How to quit smoking? The patient smokes approximately two packs of cigarettes daily. They do not want to smoke but find it difficult to quit. Aside from sleeping, they have opportunities and time to smoke throughout the day. The medical history indicates that the patient is 34 ye...
Dr. Chen Meifeng Reply:
Paddy: Based on your smoking history, we understand that you have been smoking two packs a day for the past ten years. We are not only concerned about your lung health but also about your depressive symptoms. Please visit our psychosomatic medicine outpatient clinic or smoking ce...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking: Overcoming Addiction Challenges