Ongoing conditions

Quitting smoking: virtual care options

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it often takes more than one try. Nicotine is addictive, so cravings and withdrawal are common in the first weeks. Support from a provider can make it more likely that you quit for good.

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Common symptoms

What people often notice. Only a provider can tell you what’s causing yours.

Strong cravings for a cigarette or vape
Irritability, restlessness, or anxiety when you go without
Trouble concentrating
Changes in sleep or appetite after cutting back

What a virtual visit may involve

Care is decided by the provider, based on your situation.

A video visit to talk through your smoking or vaping habits and past quit attempts with a licensed provider
Help building a quit plan, including a quit date and ways to handle triggers
A provider may discuss treatment options that can ease cravings, if appropriate
Follow-up check-ins and pointers to free quit support, such as 1-800-QUIT-NOW

When in-person care may be better

Urgent care, your doctor, or a clinic can examine and test you.

You have a cough that will not go away, or you are coughing up mucus often
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have heart or lung disease and need a full checkup
A provider recommends lung cancer screening or other tests

When to go to the ER

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:

Chest pain, pressure, or tightness
Sudden or severe shortness of breath
Coughing up blood
Thoughts of harming yourself (call or text 988, or call 911)

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Common questions

Quit smoking, answered.

General information, not medical advice. A provider can answer questions about your situation.

Can a provider help me quit smoking online?

Yes. A virtual visit can help you make a quit plan and talk through options to manage cravings, if appropriate. Combining provider support with counseling or a quitline tends to work better than going it alone.

How long do nicotine cravings last?

Cravings are usually strongest in the first few days and ease over the next several weeks. Triggers like stress or alcohol can bring them back later, so having a plan helps.

Does quitting vaping work the same way?

Vapes usually contain nicotine, so many of the same withdrawal symptoms and quit strategies apply. A provider can help tailor a plan to how you use nicotine.

This is not for emergencies.

For life-threatening symptoms, severe chest pain, trouble breathing, or immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.