What you need to know: 

Round 1: - Lung disease can make it harder to breathe. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a common type of lung disease. It is caused by blocked or narrowed airways. Quitting smoking at any time
in your life can lower your risk of developing COPD. If you’re already living with lung disease, it can improve your symptoms. Fact: Smoking is linked with
over 90% of COPD cases.

Why should you take this seriously? 

Round 2:- Having COPD can have a devastating impact on your quality of life over time. It can prevent you from living your life fully with the people you love most. People fighting the disease shared their experiences of COPD with us to highlight the challenges they face.

• "I didn’t think about breathing until breathing became the only thing I could think about.” 
• "It’s a huge challenge to get from one side of the room to the other.”
• "Living with COPD is an invisible struggle.”
• "It’s a battle to take in air.”

While you can live with COPD for many years, it can feel like a fight just getting through the day.

What can you do?

Round 3:- It’s important to take action now. If you are having trouble breathing or have had a persistent cough for more than 3 weeks, contact your GP for health advice. By quitting smoking you will ease your symptoms
which can make daily tasks easier. Call Smokefree Sheffield today. We can help you quit, switch or cut down in a way that works for you.

Support includes:
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) e.g. patches, lozenges and spray
• Varenicline (stop smoking medication)
• Stress management and coping strategies
• Phone calls and text messages
• Local face-to-face appointments

IT’S EASIER TO QUIT WITH FREE AND LOCAL SUPPORT IN YOUR CORNER!!

For support contact Sheffield Smokefree.