Is it time to give up on smoking?
Thinking of quitting smoking this Stoptober?
If you have a lung condition, stopping smoking will help to stop your condition from getting worse and you’ll be able to breathe more easily.
There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately. And it’s never too late to quit.
You’re around three times more likely to stop successfully if you use a combination of stop smoking treatment and specialist help. There are a number of ways to get help:
The Stoptober app (available on the App Store and Google Play) shows you how much money you’re saving, and you can subscribe to get a daily email to boost your motivation.
Local NHS Stop Smoking Services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
Your GP, asthma nurse or pharmacist can advise you how to get started, talk to you about treatments like nicotine patches, and check your current medication.
Stoptober begins this Thursday on 1st October, and there’s never been a better time to quit! Tell us in the comments below if you’re planning to kick the habit this October.
And don’t forget, we’ve got loads of practical information on our website that will help you if you’re planning to quit:
Quit smoking to lower your asthma risk
Stop smoking treatments and your asthma
More on why smoke can trigger your asthma
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