Our Family Health Team offers smoking cessation education for those who are thinking about quitting or are ready to quit using tobacco. When meeting with a Registered Nurse you will discuss strategies and methods for quitting, ways to overcome barriers to quitting, how to make a quit plan/manage withdrawal symptoms and how to prevent a relapse.
If you are interested in our quit smoking program, please contact Rapids Family Health Team at 519-339-8949 to schedule an appointment.
For more information about the STOP study, please visit www.stopstudy.ca
Check out this video - Quitting Smoking is a Journey!
Long Covid is described as symptoms of COVID-19 that are persistent beyond 12 weeks of initial infection. Studies show that up to 35% of people diagnosed with COVID-19 have persistent symptoms. The most common symptoms include fatigue, “brain fog”, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain and headache.
Unfortunately, the long-term impact of COVID-19 is not yet well understood. There is no evidence suggesting a timeframe in which symptoms will resolve.
Again, there is not yet enough evidence to demonstrate any one treatment for Long Covid. If you are experiencing persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection, book an appointment to see your family doctor. They may recommend bronchodilators or pulmonary rehabilitation for those with persistent breathing impairment.
References:
Gaffney, A. (2022). The long COVID conundrum. The American Journal of Medicine. 135(1): 5-6.
van Kessel S., Hartman, T., Lucassen, P., van Jaarsveld, C. (2022). Post-acute and long-COVID 19 symptoms in patients with mild diseases: a systematic review. Family Practice. 39(1): 159-167.
Helpful Tips for Long Covid & Fatigue
Other Resources:
COVID-19 long haulers: Why are they still sick?
Facebook Covid Long-Haulers Support Group Canada
