FV Hospital
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Information & Appointment Centre (028) 35 11 33 33 Emergency (028) 35 11 35 00
Quit Smoking Clinic

Smoking Cessation Programme

Quitting smoking is difficult and we’ve got you with clinical support and a direct line to your doctor at every step.

Why Quit with FV?

The FV Smoking Cessation Programme is not just about “giving up”; it is about recovery. We provide a holistic assessment, pharmacotherapy, Traditional Medicine, and psychological support to those who would like to quit smoking but are not sure where to begin or how to continue.

The First Consultation

During this first consultation, we assess your smoking habits and your motivation to quit, create a personalised plan, and choose effective support methods.

  • How many cigarettes do you smoke each day?
  • How soon after waking do you use tobacco?
  • Have you tried to stop in the past? What worked and what didn’t?
  • What is making you want to stop right now?
  • Do you have any health conditions linked to tobacco use?

Is smoking “just a habit” or are you addicted? Take this test and find out your level of dependence on nicotine.

How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette?

  • After 60 minutes (0)
  • 31–60 minutes (1)
  • 6–30 minutes (2)
  • Within 5 minutes (3)

Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden?

  • No (0)
  • Yes (1)

Which cigarette would you hate most to give up?

  • The first in the morning (1)
  • Any other (0)

How many cigarettes per day do you smoke?

  • 10 or less (0)
  • 11–20 (1)
  • 21–30 (2)
  • 31 or more (3)

Do you smoke more frequently during the first hours after awakening than during the rest of the day?

  • No (0)
  • Yes (1)

Do you smoke even if you are so ill that you are in bed most of the day?

  • No (0)
  • Yes (1)

Scoring Guide

  • 0–2 points: Very low dependence
  • 3–4 points: Low dependence
  • 5 points: Medium dependence
  • 6–7 points: High dependence
  • 8–10 points: Very high dependence

We provide guidance on the best quitting method for you. While certain pills like bupropion or varenicline are not yet available in Vietnam, we offer high-quality Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and recommend combining it with Traditional Medicine (acupuncture or thread embedding) to silence physical cravings.

Psychological support: We have specialists who can provide extra support and talk through your difficulties with you. Combining psychological support with Nicotine Replacement Therapy and traditional medicine offers the best success rate, often doubling or tripling the chances of success.

  • Set a specific start date for your quit-smoking journey, it should ideally be within 2 weeks of the visit.
  • Quitting is difficult: Especially at the beginning, you have to be careful in specific situations that trigger the urge to smoke. Write a list of your daily smoking triggers and a list of people who can support you during this time.
  • Withdrawal symptoms: You might feel irritable or have difficulty sleeping. If this happens, please do not hesitate to come back and see us.
  • Weight gain: It is frequent to put on 5–7 kilos over a year, but this is easily preventable. Just walking every day and paying attention to what you eat makes a difference. We will be pleased to introduce you to our nutritionist/dietician.

We see you again soon

Please come back to see us in a week or two so we can see how it is going and we can understand any difficulties you are facing.

We provide a direct line (028) 35 11 36 60

You will have a direct way to reach your doctor so you never feel alone during a difficult moment.

Detect the Invisible Damages with a Health Check

Because smoking affects every organ, we always advise to check lungs and heart for smokers and ex-smokers.

  • Lungs: Spirometry to assess your lung function and Low-dose Lung CT scan to detect issues as small as a grain of rice.
Lung Cancer Screening
  • Heart: Coronoscan (MDCT Coronary Angiography with Calcium Scoring) to evaluate coronary artery health and prevent heart attacks.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Screening
  • Vascular System: Doppler scans of the carotids and leg arteries to assess for blockages or hardening.
Vascular Screening
Detection of common arterial disorders
  • Abdominal Ultrasound Screening to check your aorta, liver, pancreas, bladder, and kidneys for smoking-related abnormalities.

We provide a direct line

You will have a direct way to reach your doctor so you never feel alone during a difficult moment.

(028) 35 11 36 60
For more about the smoking cessation service in FV

Contact us at: IAC (028) 35 11 33 33

Not sure which health check is right for you?

Our Preventive Medicine team can assess your risks and recommend the most suitable screening for smokers and ex-smokers.

Contact our team at (028) 35 11 36 60
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