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There are even health benefits to quitting if you have already been diagnosed with a smoking related disease. Stopping smoking decreases the risk of lung and other cancers, heart attack, stroke and chronic disease. Here are some more incentives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will prolong your life and feel better.<\/li>\n<li>You will protect your loved ones from second-hand smoke. People who breathe in second-hand smoke are at risk of the same diseases as smokers. Second-hand smoke is particularly dangerous to babies and children as they breathe more rapidly and their lungs are not yet fully formed.<\/li>\n<li>If you have an existing lung condition, the best thing you can do is quit smoking. Quitting will help you with your symptoms and potentially stop your condition getting worse. It will also improve your quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>You will save money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"#f9f9f9","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"<p>The effects of quitting are immediate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After 12 hours, almost all nicotine will be out of your system.<\/li>\n<li>After 24 hours, the level of carbon monoxide in your blood will drop dramatically and you will have more oxygen in your bloodstream.<\/li>\n<li>Within 1 month, your blood pressure returns to its normal level and your immune system begins to show signs of recovery.<\/li>\n<li>After 2 months, your lungs will no longer be producing extra phlegm caused by smoking.<\/li>\n<li>After 1 year, your risk of dying of heart diseases is half of what it would have been if you kept smoking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"#f9f9f9","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"Frequently asked questions","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"","title":"Is smoking really that bad for me?","text":"<p>Every cigarette is doing you damage. There is no safe level of smoking. Smoking causes significant changes in your lungs and airways. \u00a0In the short term, it can cause irritation and coughing, and over time it damages key structures in your lungs. This not only reduces your natural defense mechanisms protecting you against infection, but also leads to chronic cough, shortness of breath and excess mucus in your lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Tobacco smoke contains many toxic chemicals which can damage your body in many ways and at least 69 cause cancer<sup>1<\/sup>. Around 40% of smoking related deaths are due to lung cancer and 27% to COPD<sup>2<\/sup>. Smoking also contributes to worsening of asthma and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. About 50% of all persistent cigarette smokers are killed by their habit \u2013 25% while still in middle age (35-69 years). On average, cigarette smokers die about 10 years younger than non-smokers<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Stopping smoking at age 50 halves the risk; stopping at 30 avoids most of it<sup>5<\/sup>. Even if you already are experiencing smoking-related health problems, quitting smoking will result in immediate and longer-term health benefits.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"How will I cope with cravings and withdrawal?","text":"<p>Everyone is different when it comes to withdrawal symptoms. The best way to cope is knowing what to expect and having strategies in place to deal with it. Some symptoms can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nicotine craving<\/li>\n<li>Changes in appetite<\/li>\n<li>Feelings of depression or sadness<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness<\/li>\n<li>Poor concentration<\/li>\n<li>Feeling tense or irritable<\/li>\n<li>Disturbed sleep<\/li>\n<li>Feeling light-headed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cravings are often triggered by specific situations, so it\u2019s useful to identify your triggers and use your coping strategies. For instance, if you always smoke after dinner, you could clean your teeth straight away, wash the dishes or go for a walk. Anti-smoking medications will reduce both cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The most important thing to remember is that withdrawal symptoms are temporary \u2013 they will decrease once your body stops being dependent on nicotine.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your GP or healthcare practitioner about different options to minimise the impact of your cravings and get the support you need to quit for good and improve your lung health.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"What if I slip up and have a cigarette?","text":"<p>Mistakes are part of the quitting process. The best thing you can do is learn from the slip up to improve your future quitting attempts. While the process will be difficult, it is important to remember that just reducing your habit still leaves you at higher risk of heart attack and lung disease compared to quitting.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Will I gain weight?","text":"<p>1 in 5 people who smoke will lose weight when they are quitting smoking. For those that do gain weight, the average weight gain after quitting is 2-3kg. Eat sensibly, exercise regularly and focus on your main goal \u2013 quitting smoking.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"How much money will I save from quitting","text":"<p>A great incentive to quit smoking is to think about how much money you\u2019ll save, not only on the cost of cigarettes but on related costs like medical and dental bills and higher insurance premiums. For example, if you quit smoking a pack of cigarettes a day you are likely to save around $6,500 per year. You can find out exactly how much you will save through the iCanQuit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icanquit.com.au\/savings-calculator-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost saving calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"What are the treatment methods? ","text":"<p>Finding your own strategy for quitting is important as different methods suit different people. Seek support from your GP, healthcare practitioner or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quit.org.au\/articles\/about-quitline-13-7848\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quitline<\/a>.\u00a0 You do not have to do this on your own. Going cold turkey works for some people, but research has shown that the most effective way to quit is to get ongoing support from a health professional, such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or a Qutiline counsellor. At Lung Foundation Australia, we support safe, proven, registered, therapeutic quit-smoking methods and medicines, and most importantly, developing a personalised quit plan. This strategy may include clinical counselling together with nicotine replacement therapy or other evidence-based forms of pharmacotherapy. Know your reasons for quitting, talk to a doctor, know what to expect, and get help along the way. You can quit for good and experience the many health benefits.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Where can I get support? ","text":"<p>Alongside your GP, nurse of pharmacist, there are many organisations committed to helping people quit smoking. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. Call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quit.org.au\/articles\/about-quitline-13-7848\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quitline<\/a> on 13 78 48 for more information. The path to giving up smoking for good can be difficult, particularly as you learn how to resist the temptation to smoke. Stay in contact with your support team to help you remain focused and on track with your personalised plan. 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These products are toxic and addictive; and will create lung disease in a new generation of Australians. <\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In late 2019, tobacco company PMI put an application to the TGA seeking to list tobacco prepared and packed for heating as an exempt item under the <em>Poisons Standard<\/em>. If accepted by the TGA, this would allow PMI<a> \u2013 <\/a>and other tobacco companies \u2013 to immediately sell their HnB tobacco products all Australians over the age of 18. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What are heat-not-burn products?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These products&nbsp;are electronic devices\nthat, unlike e-cigarettes, contain tobacco leaf which is heated to generate a\nnicotine-containing vapour. This makes them different from conventional\ncigarettes, as well as e-cigarette or vaping devices that use chemical liquids. Heated tobacco products are currently available\nin more than 50 countries.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Why should you care?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every year tobacco kills more than 15,500 Australians. It is the leading cause of preventable disease and injury burden in Australia. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PMI argues that scientific assessment shows HnB products produce lower levels of toxic chemicals than cigarettes. While some short-term studies indicate that level of toxicants in the vapor in these products is lower than the levels in the smoke of conventional cigarettes [i], there is no evidence that these products reduce the risk of tobacco-related illnesses [ii].&nbsp; <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PMI also says that HnB products are a\n\u201cbetter alternative for current Australian smokers who do not quit\u201d. Evidence shows,\nhowever, that the introduction of HnB products would likely expand the tobacco\nmarket by attracting new users \u2013 young people in particular \u2013 and significantly\nreduce smoking cessation rates. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lung Foundation Australia maintains our position that there are alternative, proven smoking cessation methods, such as best practice nicotine delivery systems and cessation programs, that do not expose the lungs to harmful elements. We are strongly recommending that the TGA adopt a protective and precautionary approach to HnB products. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What can you do?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Support our submission<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We want to know your views on current, past\nand future availability of tobacco cigarettes, flavoured e-cigarettes and HnB products\nin Australia. Your responses will help us to advocate against a decision to\nintroduce products to the Australian market that could have a devastating\nimpact on many lives. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey and help us ensure our government takes a precautionary approach to the availability of HnB products in Australia. The survey will close at 4pm (AEST) on Friday 24 January.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4798415\"><strong>Complete survey here.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Make\nyour own submission <\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March the TGA will meet to discuss PMI\u2019s application. As part of the reviewing process, public submissions can be made in relation to the application. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Each submission must include a coversheet \u2013 available for&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/ajqgc3o3nqgn3as\/public-submission-cover-sheet%20%282%29.docx?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\">download here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Submissions should be emailed to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:medicines.scheduling@health.gov.au?subject=Proposed%20Amendments%20to%20the%20Poisons%20Standard%20(Medicines\/Chemicals)\">medicines.scheduling@health.gov.au<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>The subject line of the email must be 'Proposed Amendments to the Poisons Standard (Medicines\/Chemicals)'.<\/li><li>Submissions close 10 February 2020.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on PMI's application and how to make a submission, visit the TGA website&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tga.gov.au\/consultation-invitation\/consultation-proposed-amendments-poisons-standard-accs-acms-and-joint-acmsaccs-meetings-march-2020\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>or contact&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:patricias@lungfoundation.com.au\">patricias@lungfoundation.com.au.<\/a><\/strong> <br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[i] Simonavicius E, McNeill A, Shahab L, et al Heat-not-burn tobacco products: a systematic literature review, Tobacco Control 2019;28:582-594. [ii] Ibid, Signes-Costa, de Granda-Orive, Ramos Pinedo, Camarasa Escrig, de Higes Mart\u00ednez, R\u00e1bade Castedo,(2019). Official Statement of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) on Electronic Cigarettes and IQOS\u00ae. Archivos de Bronconeumologia, 55(11), 581\u2013586. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Submissions to TGA on heat-not-burn tobacco products","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"submissions-to-tga-on-heat-not-burn-tobacco-products","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-01-23 14:35:12","post_modified_gmt":"2020-01-23 04:35:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&#038;p=7206","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":264,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-05 11:23:01","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-05 01:23:01","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meet Sandie, she has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Hear her story of how she was diagnosed and how important quitting smoking was for her health and her family. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more about smoking cessation, access free resources and support services, visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/quitting-smoking\/\">here<\/a>. You can also contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Quitting smoking: A patient's perspective","post_excerpt":"Meet Sandie, she has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Hear her story of how she was diagnosed and how important quitting smoking was for her health and her family. 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This submission outlines the key recommendations from both Lung Foundation Australia and TSANZ, and the current scientific- evidence to back up the recommendations. <br><br>For further information about our role in advocacy visit our website <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/news-and-advocacy\/advocacy\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Inquiry into the use &amp; marketing of e-cigarettes","post_excerpt":"Click here for the joint submission by Lung Foundation Australia and TSANZ to the senate inquiry on the use and marketing of e-cigarettes and personal vapers. 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Take 2 minutes to check in with your lungs.","link":{"title":"Check your lungs","url":"https:\/\/lunghealth.lungfoundation.com.au\/","target":""},"background_image":{"ID":2556,"id":2556,"title":"Header page image - Awareness campaign","filename":"Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","filesize":1218618,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/lung-health\/protecting-your-lungs\/how-your-lungs-work\/header-page-image-awareness-campaign\/","alt":"","author":"12","description":"","caption":"","name":"header-page-image-awareness-campaign","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":950,"date":"2018-09-24 02:21:23","modified":"2018-09-24 02:21:23","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1920,"height":480,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-300x75.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":75,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-768x192.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":192,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-1024x256.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":256,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":384,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","2048x2048-width":1920,"2048x2048-height":480,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-1920x480.jpg","xxlarge-width":1920,"xxlarge-height":480,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","xlarge-width":1280,"xlarge-height":320,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-480x480.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":480,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":75,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":100,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Header-page-image-Awareness-campaign.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":150}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<h3>References<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"text-reference\"><sup>1<\/sup>Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012.\u00a0 Australia\u2019s health 2012.\u00a0 Australian\u2019s health series no. 13. Cat. No. AUS 156. Canberra: AIHW<\/span> <span class=\"text-reference\"><sup>2<\/sup>Tobacco Smoking is Harmful to Health. Treatobacco.net. (Online) March 31, 2011.\u00a0 (Cited: April 5, 2011.)\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.treatobacco.net\/en\/page_87.php\">http:\/\/www.treatobacco.net\/en\/page_87.php<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"text-reference\"><sup>3<\/sup>Scollo, MM and Winstanley, MH.\u00a0 Tobacco in Australia: Facts and Issue. 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Melbourne: Cancer Council Victoria, 2008. Available from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au\/\">http:\/\/www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"text-reference\"><sup>4<\/sup>Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.\u00a0<em>Australia\u2019s Health 2006.<\/em>Canberra: AIHW, 2006, cat no. 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