Informing Your Doctor You Smoke

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Local Family Physician discusses how to inform your doctor you smoke.

Local Family Physician discusses how to inform your doctor you smoke.

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Featuring Dr. Milan Khara, MBChB, CCFP, ABAM
, Informing Your Doctor You Smoke
Duration: 1 minute, 22 seconds

It's really very important to make your family doctor or healthcare professional aware of your smoking status, because we know that tobacco use affects almost every organ system in the body.

Beginning a dialogue with a healthcare professional can be valuable, whether there is readiness to make a change or not, becoming aware of the tools and resources can be empowering and actually encouraging.

Theres no doubt that smoking cessation for some will be relatively straightforward and for others will be more of a struggle. The best place to start with smoking cessation is a plan, a plan that has strategies and maybe a medication as part of that plan.

We also know though that quitting smoking is a very individual experience. It's good to think of it as a process rather than an event and it's not unusual to have some struggles along the way. Relapse is not unusual and what we really want to see happen is sticking with the process and continuing to try.

If you are ready to make a quit attempt your healthcare professional is very well placed to provide you with support, strategic advice, maybe medication, and also if in fact there are available resources in your community, to actually direct you appropriately.

Presenter: Dr. Milan Khara, Family Doctor, Vancouver, BC

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Quiz: Do You Understand Smoking Cessation?

Questions
 
True
False
1

Smoking is solely a physical addiction.

Explanation:

Smoking is both a physical and a psychological addiction, and many people use it to cope with stress, depression or anger.

2

Your body goes through withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

Explanation:

When you remove the nicotine fix, your body begins to experience withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

3

You don't need a prescription for all types of smoking cessation aids.

Explanation:

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products can be helpful. These are non-prescription medications that contain nicotine to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

4

Prescription drugs can help with cravings but not withdrawal symptoms.

Explanation:

Prescription drugs can help you manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

5

Smoking is an appetite suppressant.

Explanation:

Many people who quit smoking gain weight. Smoking is an appetite suppressant, so it’s important to be mindful of your eating habits while you’re quitting smoking.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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