Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has increased the cessation rate in its specialized clinics to 15% of the 400 annual referrals of all ages. Help to quit smoking.
Dr. Aisha Al Olama, Senior Specialist, Head of Acute and Chronic Diseases Unit, reviewed the efforts and services provided by the Authority to assist those who wish to quit smoking and enable them to overcome the negative effects and complications of smoking. She stressed the success of the Authority in this area through the «smoking cessation package», which combines prevention and treatment, which includes four consultative visits to assess the overall health situation, and develop a treatment plan in cooperation with the smoker, and follow-up services for those who want to quit smoking, These may last for three to six months and may be returned when needed. The plan includes psychological methods and methods, and specific exercises and exercises that help quit smoking.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Desouki, a family medicine specialist, explained that the smoking cessation package includes many services such as measuring health indicators, such as weight, height, body mass rate, tests, laboratory tests, ECG, radiology and carbon monoxide. Lung air, measure lung function and respiratory efficiency.
- The service includes giving
The smoker person
Medications to overcome
On the symptoms of quitting
About smoking.