Family Medicine Specialist Care
A family medicine specialist evaluates your smoking habits, previous attempts to quit, current health status, and other factors to develop an individualized cessation plan.
Smoking Cessation Clinic
Smoking Cessation Clinic
Quitting smoking is more than a matter of willpower.
Professional treatment and support can help.
Nicotine in tobacco acts on the brain's reward system and can lead to nicotine dependence. At the Smoking Cessation Clinic of Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, we assess your smoking habits, nicotine dependence, and overall health to help develop an individualized smoking cessation plan.
Why Choose the Smoking Cessation Clinic?
Nicotine Dependence Assessment
Nicotine dependence can be assessed using tools such as the Heaviness of Smoking Index (HSI), based on factors including daily cigarette consumption and time to the first cigarette.
Individualized Smoking Cessation Treatment
Treatment is tailored to each patient based on smoking habits, nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms, previous cessation attempts, and overall health.
Counseling and Medication
Professional counseling is provided to help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. When appropriate, smoking cessation medications or nicotine replacement therapy may be considered.
Comprehensive Health Management
Smoking cessation can be addressed together with other health risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity.
University Hospital Care
As part of a university hospital, patients can be referred to other medical specialties when additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
What Is Nicotine Dependence?
Nicotine dependence refers to physical and behavioral dependence on nicotine. People with higher levels of nicotine dependence may experience stronger cravings and withdrawal symptoms when they stop smoking.
Professional counseling and appropriate smoking cessation treatment may help manage these symptoms and support continued abstinence.
Heaviness of Smoking Index
(HSI)
(HSI)
The HSI is a commonly used measure of nicotine dependence. It considers factors such as the number of cigarettes smoked per day and the time from waking to the first cigarette.
Having difficulty quitting?
If nicotine dependence is high, professional smoking cessation treatment may be helpful.
Who Can Benefit from a Smoking Cessation Clinic?
- People who want to quit smoking but find it difficult to quit on their own
- People who experience significant withdrawal symptoms when they stop smoking
- People who have tried to quit smoking several times but started smoking again
- People who smoke heavily or have smoked for many years
- People who have health risk factors related to smoking
- People who want to quit smoking for their family and loved ones
Smoking Cessation Treatment Process
Clinic Visit
Visit the Department of Family Medicine.
Smoking Assessment
Review smoking amount and habits.
Dependence Assessment
Assess nicotine dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
Treatment Plan
Develop an individualized cessation plan.
Cessation Treatment
Counseling, medication, or other appropriate treatment.
Ongoing Support
Support to maintain long-term smoking cessation.
Benefits of Smoking Cessation Care at a University Hospital
Smoking cessation is not simply about stopping cigarettes. It is also an opportunity to reduce smoking-related health risks and improve overall health and lifestyle.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Specialist Care | A family medicine specialist evaluates smoking habits and overall health. |
| Nicotine Dependence Assessment | Smoking amount and habits are evaluated to assess nicotine dependence. |
| Individualized Treatment | Treatment is tailored according to smoking patterns, withdrawal symptoms, previous cessation attempts, and health status. |
| Smoking Cessation Medication | When appropriate, smoking cessation medication may be prescribed based on the physician's assessment. |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy | Nicotine replacement therapy may be considered depending on the patient's circumstances. |
| Health Risk Management | Other health risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity can also be considered. |
| Specialist Referral | Patients can be referred to other medical specialties within the university hospital when needed. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a smoking cessation clinic visit?
The medical team reviews your smoking amount and habits, nicotine dependence, previous attempts to quit, and overall health. Based on the assessment, an individualized smoking cessation plan is discussed. Medication or nicotine replacement therapy may be considered when appropriate.
How many cigarettes do I need to smoke to receive treatment?
The need for smoking cessation treatment is not determined by the number of cigarettes alone. Healthcare professionals also consider nicotine dependence, the time to the first cigarette after waking, smoking duration, withdrawal symptoms, and previous attempts to quit.
Can I visit the clinic if I have failed to quit several times?
Yes. People who have tried to quit several times can still benefit from professional smoking cessation care. Previous attempts can help identify situations that made quitting difficult and guide a new treatment plan.
Do I have to take smoking cessation medication?
Not everyone needs medication. Treatment options are determined after considering smoking amount, nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms, overall health, and individual circumstances.
How long does smoking cessation treatment take?
The duration of treatment varies depending on smoking history, nicotine dependence, treatment methods, and individual progress. Your treatment duration can be discussed with your physician.
What are the health benefits of quitting smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to reduce smoking-related health risks. Over time, the risks associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases decrease after quitting.
Start Your Journey to a Smoke-Free Life
You don't have to quit smoking alone.
Your nicotine dependence and smoking habits can be assessed, and professional counseling and smoking cessation treatment can be provided when appropriate.
Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital Smoking Cessation Clinic is here to support your first step toward better health.
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Family Medicine
Specialty Clinic
Smoking Cessation Clinic
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031-910-7000
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