The nicotine in tobacco is very addictive and makes people want to smoke. The chemicals in tobacco smoke can cause heart disease, emphysema, lung cancer, bronchitis and many other health problems.
Every year, thousands of Australians die from diseases caused by smoking. One in two lifetime smokers will die from their smoking. Smoking damages every organ in the body, and quitting smoking at any age gives benefits straight away, and reduces the risk of developing smoking-related illness.
To quit smoking all you need is the will-power, QUIT.HEALTH is your sidekick, bringing the planning and support to get you through this.
Every year, thousands of Australians die from diseases caused by smoking. One in two lifetime smokers will die from their smoking. Smoking damages every organ in the body, and quitting smoking at any age gives benefits straight away, and reduces the risk of developing smoking-related illness.
To quit smoking all you need is the will-power, QUIT.HEALTH is your sidekick, bringing the planning and support to get you through this.
Quitting
When you quit smoking, your body can still crave nicotine, which gives an urge to smoke. You may also get other nicotine withdrawal effects (e.g. feeling irritable, anxiety, poor concentration, hunger and sleepless nights).
Nicotine replacement therapy
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what is quit.Health?
Quit Health is a program to help you quit smoking. We work with prescription medication if suitable or soon we will be able to deliver nicotine replacement therapy, counselling and support to help you Quit. Make the decision to QUIT, bring the will power and we are here to support you to a better life without smoking.
Who is QUIT.HEALTh For?
Quit Health is for Australians, who are fed up with failed quitting attempts as well as first time quitters. Quit Health is here to help you quit quitting. Quit smoking, full stop.
How does Quit.HEALTH Work?
It starts with an online doctor evaluation to collect your medical history. A GP will then make a personalized recommendation based on your history and preferences. Quit Health will either send the prescription for smoking cessation medication to your local pharmacy where you will purchase and pickup medication or we will ship your treatment right to your door, we have to add shipping to the latter option but the pricing is PBS pricing so shouldn't be different to your local pharmacy. Quit Health has everything you need to be a quitter.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
NRT replaces tobacco as your source of nicotine. It reduces nicotine withdrawal symptoms while you focus on breaking smoking habits.
If you are addicted to smoking the correct use of NRT can double your chances of successful quitting. However, NRT may not totally remove the desire to smoke. Only people determined to quit will succeed.
You can buy NRT products without a prescription and a pharmacist can advise on their use. NRT Patches may also be prescribed
If you are addicted to smoking the correct use of NRT can double your chances of successful quitting. However, NRT may not totally remove the desire to smoke. Only people determined to quit will succeed.
You can buy NRT products without a prescription and a pharmacist can advise on their use. NRT Patches may also be prescribed
Benefits of NRT
- NRT products do not contain all the poisonous chemicals and gases that are found in tobacco and tobacco smoke.
- NRT reduces nicotine withdrawal symptoms and helps you resist the urge to smoke.
- NRT allows you to gradually reduce your dose of nicotine.
- Side effects that can occur include skin rashes (patches), vivid dreams (24 hour patches), sore mouth and throat (gum, lozenge, sublingual tablet, inhaler, spray), nausea, hiccups and dizziness.
