Smoking Cessation in Palamós

Professional support to help you quit smoking for good.

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Clínica Eupnea offers Smoking Cessation in Palamós (Baix Empordà, Girona, Spain), with Dr Berta Avilés, specialist in Pulmonology. Professional support to help you quit smoking for good.

Passeig del Mar, 41, Baixos — 17230 Palamós, Girona. Appointments on +34 872 21 75 91, Monday to Friday 09:00–13:30 and 15:30–19:30.

Smoking Cessation Programme

Quitting smoking is possible. At Clínica Eupnea we offer a comprehensive smoking cessation programme designed to help you give up tobacco for good with the support of a multidisciplinary team.

What does the programme involve?

  • Initial diagnostic visit: Comprehensive assessment of the degree of dependence and motivation.
  • Medical check-up: Spirometry, chest X-ray and measurement of CO (carbon monoxide) in exhaled air.
  • Follow-up visits: Regular monitoring to assess progress and adjust the treatment.
  • Multiprofessional intervention: Coordinated work between pulmonologist, psychologist and nurse.
  • Support material and group sessions: Educational resources and peer support groups.
  • Pharmacological treatment: Prescription of medication to reduce anxiety and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Psychological support: Behavioural therapy to manage habits and emotional dependence.

Why quit smoking?

Smoking is a chronic disease and the leading preventable cause of death in the world. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemical substances, of which at least 70 are known carcinogens. The three most harmful substances are:

  • Nicotine: Responsible for physical and psychological dependence.
  • Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
  • Tar: Carcinogenic substances that accumulate in the lungs.

Complications of smoking

  • Cardiovascular: Increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease.
  • Respiratory: Pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
  • Tumours: Cancer of the lung, larynx, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas and many others.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), smoking causes approximately 8 million deaths each year worldwide. Quitting smoking is the most important decision you can make for your health.

FAQ

FAQs About Smoking Cessation in Palamós

Smoking is a triple addiction: chemical, psychological and social. Supervised programmes achieve 40-60% vs 3-5% unaided.

Nicotine replacement, medication (varenicline, bupropion), psychological support and auricular acupuncture.

3-6 months with follow-up to 12 months to prevent relapse.

Yes, with a well-established safety profile. The doctor assesses individual contraindications.

Yes, it reduces withdrawal symptoms and complements pharmacological therapy.

Possible slight increase (2-4 kg). The programme includes nutritional advice.

Yes, relapse is part of the process. Most smokers need 3-7 attempts.

Within 20 min blood pressure drops. After 1 year coronary risk halves.