Are There Benefits of Quitting Smoking if You Have an Illness?
No matter your situation, choosing to quit smoking is always a good decision for your health and wellbeing, and that of your family.
Even if you’ve smoked for a long time, or you have an existing health condition like emphysema or lung cancer, you will still experience health benefits if you quit smoking.
And remember - your quit smoking efforts cannot make your illness any worse.
So there’s no reason not to take the first step and start your quit smoking journey today!
What if my smoking has already caused damage?
If you’ve been a smoker for some time, you might feel there isn’t much point trying to quit, because you think that ‘the damage has been done’.
However, while there may be damage associated with smoking, many of the symptoms of existing illnesses can improve when you quit smoking. Plus, you’ll enjoy a much better quality of life when you quit.
You may still be able to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or a prescribed quit smoking medication to help you quit (always consult your doctor first).