Smoking cessation: It is not easy, it is necessary to have will

According to Assoc. Doctor Le Thi Tuyet Lan, Head of the Center for Respiratory Care - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, quit smoking before age 35, the lung lesions caused by tobacco can recover . But Quitting this habit is not easy. Of the 10 drug addicts, only 3 people quit smoking.

Tobacco . knows harm but still sucks

Mr. Nguyen Huu D, 56, Director of a company specializing in seed supply in Nha Trang, started smoking at 17 years old. At first Mr. D. practice smoking a few cigarettes, then one day a package, a day two packages . And a year ago, Mr. D. smoke up to 2.5 packs per day.

"Tobacco has been associated with my life since student days until now. When I become a director, every morning I still need a cup of coffee and a pack of cigarettes. One hour of sipping coffee I have Can smoke more than a dozen cigarettes, " Mr. D. tell.

 

DoctorNguyen Hong Duc is examining and consulting to quit smoking for Mr. Dong Van C. (Photo: VNN)

Nearly 30 years ago, doctors advised him to quit smoking because "chemicals in cigarettes are clogging blood vessels, especially pulmonary arteries." After the age of 40, Mr. D began to feel short of breath when he went up and down the stairs, but in the end he still chose cigarettes.

Many experts in the respiratory field warn that cigarettes can increase mortality rates by 30-80%, mainly due to lung cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular diseases . The average life expectancy of smokers is 5-8 years shorter than non-smokers.

However, according to BS's experience. Nguyen Hong Duc, Head of Outpatient Examination and Treatment Department - BV Pham Ngoc Thach, the proportion of people who know the harmful effects of tobacco is increasing, but once the health condition is not threatened, people still choose tobacco.

As in the case of Mr. Dong Van C., 48 years old, a teacher in Nhon Trach District - Dong Nai. A few years ago, he had to treat tuberculosis at Nhon Trach Medical Center. At that time, Mr. C. was also very aware of the dangers of cigarettes. But eventually the charm of cigarettes is much higher.

This summer, he began to feel short of breath during exercise. The original cigarette made him feel good. Eating is also tired, uncomfortable, and insomnia. Therefore, one week, before entering the new school year, he went to BV Pham Ngoc Thach to check his lungs.

Going to the hospital early in the morning but until 11pm, Mr. C. hesitated to find room 118, where the tobacco cessation counselor of the Department of Outpatient Examination and Treatment - BV Pham Ngoc Thach, Ho Chi Minh City.

Through clinical examination results, BS. Germany said Mr. C.'s chest had been swollen, his muscles were prominent, also known as emphysema. This is a sign of respiratory failure because of Mr. C. must use the respiratory muscles to support the diaphragm when breathing.

10 people quit smoking, only 3 were successful

One of the most feared diseases associated with tobacco is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

From 2000 up to now, the Center for Respiratory Care - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy has received 21,000 people for examination. One-third of them have COPD. 90% of them have a history of smoking.

"In Vietnam, the death rate from COPD is 52 cases / 100,000 people, ranked third after stroke and stroke. The most effective and advanced COPD prevention measure is smoking cessation. Cai tobacco before age 35, lesions in the lungs may recover, "said Dr. Tuyet Lan said.

Tobacco is associated with the lives of many young people.(Photo: Jupiterimages)

However, smoking by many experts is a combination of smoking habits and dependence on nicotine in tobacco. Cigarettes cannot be given away easily. Many times quit smoking for 15-20 years, but the familiar feeling of hissing a cigarette breath is very long in memory.

"According to observations, smoking cessation results are not very good. Everyday, on average 400-500 people go to the Department of Outpatient Examination and Treatment - Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital for medical examination. But only 1/100 of this number is reserved extra time to listen to tobacco cessation counsel, " BS. Germany said.

Many smokers are afraid of side effects caused by smoking cessation: irritability, irritability, irritability, difficulty concentrating, gaining weight .

"Once, I gave up smoking for 7 days. During the week I resisted it. But when I went to class to teach, there was no cigarette, I felt sleepy, my mind was like a dumb. continue to smoke one pack a day, "said Mr. C.

In addition, MS.BS. Le Khac Bao, a tobacco cessation counselor - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said that when quitting smoking, patients often face many situations such as feeling craving and remembering cigarettes and bran. coaxed by friends.

Mr. Nguyen Huu D. This is one of the few cases of successful smoking cessation. But sometimes, he nearly dumped the river, dumping his determination. During a fun time with friends, he picked up a familiar cigarette again.

The world has many drugs to support smoking cessation patients. However, since June 1, 2007, Vietnam has only officially imported and circulated Nicostop medicine with the permission of the Ministry of Health in tablet form.

But before that, with many different sources, Center for Smoking Cessation Counsel - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy has used this medicine to support patients who want to quit smoking. According to MS.S. Le Khac Bao, a study of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy from 1/2005 - 1/2006 of 67 patients treated with counseling combined with Nicostop, showed a successful smoking cessation rate, no smoking for 1 year, only about 30%.

Doctors still insist that smoking cessation is only partly based on drugs and doctors. The remaining nine must rely on the perception of the addict when truly understanding the dangers of tobacco. At that time, quit smoking to be successful and lasting.

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