No Smoking Day 2025

No Smoking Day 2025

Wednesday 12th March is National No Smoking Day which is a great opportunity provide support and encourage smokers in the UK to quit.

The Importance of Quitting

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death worldwide. It’s been reported that a single cigarette is estimated to reduce life expectancy by approx. 20 mins (theguardian.com, 2025).

The benefits of quitting smoking begin almost immediately. Within 20 minutes of cessation your blood pressure and heart rate can decrease. Within a few days you may notice your breathing is easier and energy levels will be increasing. Within a year your circulation will be improving with blood pumping better through to your heart and muscles and your lung function increases by up to 10%. Long term cessation means your risk of heart attack or lung cancer will be halved compared with a smoker’s. (www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking, 2025)

Bedfont’s Smokerlyzer: A Tool for Smoking Cessation

Quitting smoking is challenging, but tools like Bedfont’s Smokerlyzer can provide valuable support and help take your stop smoking service to the next level. The Smokerlyzer is a breath analysis device that measures carbon monoxide (CO) levels, offering immediate feedback on a smoker's exposure to CO. The device gives visual feedback, helping users understand the impact of smoking on their body. There are 3 devices: PiCO, Micro+ and PiCObaby. Learn more about the devices here and which would suit your patients needs best. The correct Smokerlyzer can be used to assess your patients’ smoking status and tailor cessation support accordingly.

SCOTT Medical can deliver training on the full range of Smokerlyzers, just get in touch here.

At Home Use

SCOTT Medical also have the ICOquit Smokerlyzer available. This is a personal Bluetooth carbon monoxide monitor which is used alongside the free ICOquit app. This allows you to easily monitor your CO readings at home with instant results using the traffic light system. These readings can be saved to review as progress or shared with Smoking Cessation Advisors or with family and friends for support. Find out more here.

No Smoking Day serves as a pivotal reminder of the dangers associated with smoking and the immense benefits of quitting. With the aid of supportive tools like Bedfont's Smokerlyzer, individuals can gain insight into their smoking habits and receive tangible motivation to embark on a smoke-free journey.

Learn more here. Or contact SCOTT Medical by phoning +44 28 92 665 482.