Caroline had been a smoker for many years, and it had taken toll on her daily life and health. Tasks that once seemed simple became exhausting – just making the bed could take her the entire day because she felt so out of breath and drained. Living on her own, she often worried about what might happen if her breathing worsened and no one was there to help her. This was the key reason Caroline decided to quit smoking for good.
With the help of Varenicline and support from her stop smoking advisor in Wakefield, Julia, Caroline began her quit journey. The carbon monoxide (CO) readings kept her motivated and gave her some accountability – she knew that if she smoked, Julia would see the results in her carbon monoxide reading.
Since quitting, Caroline’s life has changed significantly. She no longer feels exhausted from the smallest of tasks – now she can make her bed with ease (on a good day). More importantly, she hasn’t had a chest infection since stopping smoking, something that had become a regular and frightening part of her life before.
Well done Caroline. You've worked hard and it's paid off. We are delighted that we could support you and are proud that you are now officially an EX-SMOKER.
