Smoking cessation treatment
Information on smoking cessation treatment covered by health insurance
You can visit our Internal Medicine Department by appointment. Please feel free to contact us.
- We will give priority to those who have made reservations.
If you come to our clinic without making a reservation, your wait time may be longer depending on how busy we are, or we may refer you to another clinic.
Nicotine addiction can be treated at our clinic
"I fully understand that smoking is bad for my body, and I want to quit if I can. But..."
Even if you feel this way, it can be hard to make the decision to quit smoking.
"I've heard that quitting smoking can be frustrating..." "It would be embarrassing if I declared that I wanted to quit smoking but couldn't."
This is good news for those who have given up on quitting smoking for these reasons.
Explanation of smoking cessation treatment
This is a standard program that lasts for 12 weeks. If you use health insurance, the initial consultation fee, follow-up consultation fee, and medicine fee will be 20,000 yen (※) costs will be borne by the applicant.
*Assumes ３０ % co-payment for the purpose of smoking cessation only. The cost burden may change if treatment for other diseases is performed at the same time.
Smoking cessation treatment schedule
1. At first visit
During your first consultation, we will examine you, explain about smoking cessation treatment, perform a carbon monoxide concentration test (※), and prescribe a topical medication (a patch).
*What is a carbon monoxide concentration test?
Carbon monoxide is a typical harmful substance found in cigarette smoke. You can measure the concentration of this harmful substance by simply exhaling into the machine for about 20 seconds. When you quit smoking, the carbon monoxide concentration in your breath decreases, so you can feel the effects of quitting smoking by comparing the results of each test.
2. Visiting the hospital
After that, please visit the hospital according to the schedule. Carbon monoxide concentration tests and oral medication will be administered at each visit.
3. Final visit
The program ends in 12 weeks! You will also be able to review your lifestyle habits to prevent you from smoking again.
When you make your reservation, please let us know that you would like to receive smoking cessation treatment.
Smoking Cessation Treatment Checklist
If any of the following applies to you,Smoking cessation treatment covered by health insuranceLet's check it out right away!
*Even if you do not fall under this category, you may be able to receive treatment at your own expense, so please contact us.
- I want to quit smoking within a month
- Agree to the smoking cessation treatment explained by the doctor
- Number of cigarettes smoked per day × years of smoking 1 or more
(*As of April 2016, this requirement has been lifted for those under 4 years of age.) - A score of 5 or more on a test to diagnose nicotine addiction
(If you have 5 or more yes items in the table below)
Nicotine Addiction Diagnostic Test
| Question | |
|---|---|
| Q1 | Have you ever found yourself smoking much more than you intended? |
| Q2 | Have you ever tried to quit smoking or cut down on the amount of cigarettes you smoke but failed? |
| Q3 | When you tried to quit smoking or cut down, did you ever find yourself craving a cigarette? |
| Q4 | When you quit smoking or reduced the number of cigarettes you smoked, did you experience any of the following: irritability, nervousness, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, depression, headache, drowsiness, upset stomach, slow pulse, trembling hands, loss of appetite or weight gain? |
| Q5 | Have you started smoking again to relieve the symptoms mentioned in Q4? |
| Q6 | Have you ever smoked when you were seriously ill, even though you knew it was bad for you? |
| Q7 | Have you ever smoked even though you knew it was causing you health problems? |
| Q8 | Have you ever smoked even though you knew it was causing you mental problems? |
| Q9 | Have you ever felt that you were addicted to tobacco? |
| Q10 | Have you ever had to avoid a job or a social situation that would prevent you from smoking? |
How was it? If Check 1,2,3, 4, and 5 above apply to you, and if XNUMX or more items in Check XNUMX apply to you, you will be covered by health insurance, etc.
