Stoptober isn’t just a campaign—it’s a nationwide movement, inviting smokers to take a 28-day quit challenge this October. Research shows that if you go smoke-free for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. This year, MD Diagnostics is proud to support quitters with the CO Check Pro: a modern, easy-to-use carbon monoxide (CO) monitor that brings real, visible progress into your quitting journey.
Why Monitor Carbon Monoxide When Quitting Smoking?
Cigarette smoke isn’t just filled with nicotine—it contains carbon monoxide, a toxic gas that starves your body of oxygen. When you quit, CO levels in your blood drop rapidly—sometimes returning to that of a non-smoker in just 48 hours. Tracking these changes helps you see the immediate benefits of stopping, making it easier to stay focused on your goal.
CO Monitoring for Pregnant Women
CO Check Baby Pro offers specialised support for pregnant women, displaying both maternal and foetal exposure. Monitoring %FCOHb ensures the health of both mother and baby and helps reduce smoking-related risks during pregnancy.
Motivational Benefits in Smoking Cessation
Tracking CO levels offers vital psychological reinforcement: seeing values drop motivates continued abstinence and highlights tangible success. In clinical studies, most smokers reported reduced cigarette consumption and lower nicotine dependency .
What Makes CO Check Pro the Ideal Stoptober Companion?
- Instant, Accurate Results: With a simple breath test, the CO Check Pro gives you a clear reading of your exhaled CO in parts per million (PPM) and carboxyhemoglobin (%COHb). Numbers are displayed clearly alongside colour-coded lights for quick understanding—green for low, yellow for caution, and red for high.
- Intuitive Feedback: The device includes a breath-hold timer and audible prompts, guiding you smoothly through each measurement for reliable results every time.
- Motivation in Real Time: Seeing CO levels fall after each smoke-free day is a psychological boost—it turns an invisible health hazard into clear progress. Smokers using personal CO monitors report feeling encouraged and more committed to quitting.
- Clinic-Trusted: The CO Check Pro is widely used by NHS Stop Smoking Services and clinics. Advisors use it to tailor support, check progress, and celebrate quit milestones.
- Portable and Easy: Lightweight and battery-powered, the CO Check Pro goes wherever your quit attempt happens—at home, on the go, or in consultation with a healthcare professional.
