Best Quitting Smoking in Patchogue, New Hyde Park & Hicksville
Smoking cigarettes
can cause serious problems for your heart and overall health. If you quit smoking, however, you can prevent and even undo the damage caused by smoking. In fact, your body can start to recover just 20 minutes after you smoke your last cigarette.
If you want to quit smoking but are worried about dealing with challenging withdrawal symptoms, talk to the team at Brookhaven Heart. In addition to providing tips on how to quit, our expert physicians will give you the support and encouragement you need to stay away from cigarettes for good and get your health back on track.
Putting Your Health First
If you’re ready to take back your health and life from the dangerous grip of cigarettes, our tips can help you start and stay committed to your journey to quit smoking.
- Mark the date on your calendar when you decide to stop.
- Talk to your physician about the method you will use.
- Identify and engage in activities to replace your smoking.
- Find ways to manage withdrawal symptoms and other challenges, such as joining a support group, calling a quit line or discussing your struggles and successes with your doctor.
Choosing the Right Method for You
The top methods for quitting cigarette smoking include using nicotine replacements, taking medication or stopping cold turkey. Nicotine substitutes, such as lozenges, gums, patches, nasal sprays, and inhalers, fulfill your body’s craving without harmful cigarette smoke and other chemicals.
Medication can serve as a helpful tool in battling your smoking urges. Certain medications can also alleviate common withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, anger, difficulty focusing, headaches, irritability and increased appetite.
If you don’t want to use nicotine substitutes, medication or other aids, you can try going ‘cold turkey.’ Quitting abruptly, without gradually decreasing your cigarette use, requires great willpower and self-control. Whether you go cold turkey or use other methods, the experts at Brookhaven Heart will support you every step of the way to help you stay on track to a smoke-free, heart-healthy life.
Call Today and Turn Your Life Around
If you’re ready to quit smoking, we’re ready to help you. Call the Brookhaven Heart offices at 631-654-3278 to answer all your questions and schedule an appointment with one of our physicians.
