Overcoming Fifty Years of Smoking Addiction with Outpatient Clinic Support
A 63-year-old citizen who had been consuming tobacco products since the age of 13 left his fifty-year habit behind thanks to comprehensive medical treatment.
A fifty-year smoking addiction that began in childhood among friends and reached three packs a day has ended with a treatment protocol applied at a health center.
A Habit Starting at a Young Age
63-year-old İdris Demir, who started using tobacco products at the age of just 13 under the influence of his peer group, continued this habit without interruption for fifty years. As his daily consumption increased to three packs over time, Demir faced serious health problems in the subsequent process.
The Application Process to the Health Center
Suffering from ailments such as severe cough and shortness of breath, Demir applied to the İldem Healthy Life Center Smoking Cessation Polyclinic in search of a solution. A detailed medical evaluation process was initiated under the supervision of specialist physicians.
Applied Treatment Methods
Within the scope of the work carried out at the polyclinic, medication and patch treatments were applied to the patient. Alongside these medical methods, personalized diet programs and psychosocial support were also included in the treatment process.
Stepping into a Smoke-Free Life
Having completely rid himself of his addiction thanks to the multifaceted treatment he received, İdris Demir stated that he has not used any tobacco products for three months. Leaving his half-century habit behind, Demir has turned a brand new page in his life.
The Importance of Personal Willpower
Emphasizing that he achieved this success with his own willpower and the support of his physician, Demir stated that anyone can overcome this addiction if they show willpower. He expressed that he maintained his resolute stance despite the difficulties of the process.
Improvements in Health Status
Demir, who suffered from asthma bronchitis, had varicose veins in his legs, and had difficulty eating during the period when he smoked, noted that a large portion of the ailments he experienced disappeared after he quit tobacco.
Evaluation by the Specialist Physician
Specialist Doctor Işıl Arık, serving at the polyclinic, stated that a special plan is prepared for each patient during the treatment process. It was stated that as a result of the applied program, all support processes were successfully concluded within a period of about three months.