{"id":894,"date":"2026-08-13T19:05:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pati.kyand.co\/?p=894"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:36:33","slug":"copd-quit-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pati.kyand.co\/zh\/2026\/08\/13\/copd-quit-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"COPD: Quit Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Quitting Smoking<\/em><\/h1>\n

Resources to help you stop smoking.<\/p>\n

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Quitting smoking is the single most important step you can take to improve your health, no matter how long you’ve smoked or how old you are. Within days of quitting, your body begins to repair itself, and your risk of smoking-related diseases starts to decline.<\/p>\n\n

\n It’s never too late to quit. Even quitting after age 60 can add years to your life and significantly improve your quality of life. Your body starts healing within hours of your last cigarette.\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n
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Health Benefits<\/em> of Quitting<\/h2>\n

What happens to your body after you quit:<\/p>\n\n

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Within 20 minutes<\/p>\n

Your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop to healthier levels.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Within 24 hours<\/p>\n

Carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal, improving oxygen delivery to your organs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Within 1 year<\/p>\n

Your risk of heart disease drops to about half that of a continuing smoker.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Within 5-10 years<\/p>\n

Risk of stroke falls to that of a non-smoker. Risk of lung cancer drops by half.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Long-term benefits<\/p>\n

Improved lung function, reduced COPD progression, better circulation, reduced risk of many cancers and heart disease.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n

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How to Quit Successfully<\/em><\/h2>\n

Evidence-based strategies that increase your chances of success:<\/p>\n\n

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)<\/p>\n

Patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, or nasal sprays that deliver controlled doses of nicotine to reduce cravings. Available over-the-counter or by prescription.<\/p>\n

CDC<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Prescription medications<\/p>\n

Medications like varenicline (Chantix) or bupropion (Zyban) can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Discuss with your doctor.<\/p>\n

NHS<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Counselling and support groups<\/p>\n

Individual counselling, group therapy, or telephone quitlines can double or triple your chances of quitting successfully.<\/p>\n

American Lung Association<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Set a quit date<\/p>\n

Choose a specific date to quit, tell friends and family, remove cigarettes from your environment, and prepare for triggers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n

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Watch: Quitting Smoking<\/em><\/h2>\n

Trusted videos on quitting strategies and programmes:<\/p>\n\n

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CDC \u2014 Tips From Former Smokers: Don’t Quit Quitting<\/p>\n

Focuses on persistence, counselling and treatment when trying to quit.<\/p>\n

Watch on YouTube \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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American Lung Association \u2014 Quit Smoking for Good with Freedom From Smoking\u00ae<\/p>\n

Introduces the American Lung Association’s structured smoking-cessation programme.<\/p>\n

Watch on YouTube \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n

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Community Resources<\/em> (Hong Kong)<\/h2>\n

Free local support for quitting smoking:<\/p>\n\n

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Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office \u2014 Quitline<\/h3>\n

Call 1833 183 for free smoking cessation counselling, support, and information about nicotine replacement therapy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Hospital Authority Smoking Cessation Clinics<\/h3>\n

Free or low-cost smoking cessation services, including counselling and medication, available at public hospitals across Hong Kong.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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District Health Centres & DHC Expresses<\/h3>\n

Offer health talks and individual support for smoking cessation as part of their chronic disease prevention programmes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n

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