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We all know that smoking is bad for us and, although giving up can be very hard, stopping smoking is one of the best lifestyle changes you can make to benefit your health. The other good news is that Lloydspharmacy is here to help you stop smoking. In fact, its been proven that if you combine Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) with one to one support, youre up to 4 times more likely to quit than if you go it alone. |
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Benefit |
| 20 minutes |
Blood pressure and pulse return to normal. Circulation improves especially in hands and feet.
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| 8 hours |
Blood oxygen levels return to normal and chance of having a heart attack starts to fall.
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| 24 hours |
Carbon monoxide leaves body and lungs start to clear out mucus and debris.
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| 48 hours |
Congratulations. All nicotine has now left your body. Sense of taste and smell improves.
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| 72 hour |
Breathing is easier and energy levels increase.
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| 2 - 12 weeks |
Circulation improves throughout body, exercise becomes easier.
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| 3 - 9 months |
Lung efficiency increases by 5 10%. Reduction in coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.
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| 5 years |
Chance of a heart attack are now only 50% of that of a smoker.
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| 10 years |
Chance of lung cancer is now only 50% of that of a smoker. Chance of a heart attack is the same as a non smoker. |
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Weve a huge amount of experience in helping people to stop smoking, and we understand that different things work for different people. So well help you to find the right approach for you and maximise your chances of success. The different ways we can support you include:
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NHS Stop Smoking Service
This is available in most Lloydspharmacy stores and it involves all the expert advice and support you need, including weekly visits to the pharmacy for progress checks, to help you succeed. As part of the service you may be eligible for free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) so please ask a member of the pharmacy team for details.
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Online Doctor
You can now use our convenient service for an online consultation to obtain an alternative treatment that can more than triple your chances of quitting successfully, without the need to see a doctor face to face. Simply visit our Online Doctor, register and fill in the online questionnaire. The doctor will review your responses to confirm if its appropriate to prescribe you the medicine then will either have the medicine posted to you or sent ready for you to pick up in store. |
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