Quitting smoking can improve a patient’s health almost immediately and reduce the risk of numerous smoking-related conditions. Benefits include:
- Faster recovery from surgery and illness.
- Improved management of chronic conditions, such as COPD, asthma, and diabetes.
- Reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, and cancer.
Encouraging a patient to quit is one of the most impactful interventions you can make for their long-term health.