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That incredible morning, the 61-year-old Uncle Wang lit his first cigarette as usual and took a deep breath, as if it would suck away all his troubles.
Uncle Wang is a retired middle school history teacher, although he always tells the seriousness of history seriously on weekdays, but after getting off the podium, he has become the old naughty boy who loves to laugh, loves to make trouble, and occasionally naughtily spits out smoke rings.
"Oh, smoking is not good, I've heard it hundreds of times. Uncle Wang often laughs at himself like this, and his "feat" of insisting on two packs of cigarettes a day has long become a joke in the circle of friends. He always jokingly said, "Look, I'm not good, it's not a big deal." ”
However, it is undeniable that time and tobacco together have left indelible marks on Uncle Wang's body. He began to cough, at first only occasionally dry, but gradually, the cough became more and more frequent, and his cough began to sound during the night.
During a fortuitous physical examination, the doctor told him that his lung function had decreased significantly. The doctor's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Uncle Wang's heart, but he still smiled and said lightly: "Aren't I still alive, what is there to be afraid of those numbers." ”
Next, let's talk about the effects of tobacco on the human body in detail. First of all, it's not news that nicotine in tobacco is addictive, but what you may not know is that nicotine can cause cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and even many types of cancer. In addition, it will also harm the health of the people around you, and it will also be very harmful to the people around you.
For an old smoker like Uncle Wang, who has two packs of cigarettes a day, their lungs are fighting against a large number of harmful substances every day. In the long run, the damage to the alveoli will become more and more serious, and the efficiency of oxygen exchange will naturally be greatly reduced. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Smokers are more likely to develop diseases, and smoking is also associated with a variety of cancers, which often come to you unknowingly and are often at an advanced stage by the time they are discovered.
Uncle Wang's cough gradually worsened, and the quality of his night's rest was not as good as before. He rushed to the hospital after feeling a strong burst of breathlessness and discomfort while walking.
After a detailed examination, the doctor told him that he had a serious problem with his lungs and needed urgent treatment. Faced with the doctor's diagnosis, Uncle Wang's smile finally disappeared. Long-term smoking has caused irreversible damage to his lungs, and this time, he can no longer face it with a relaxed attitude.
Here, we're not going to talk about the common diseases caused by smoking, but about the effects that fewer people know about – eye health. Yes, you heard it right, there is also a non-negligible link between smoking and eye diseases. Smokers are particularly likely to develop this condition.
Smoking is also associated with the prevalence of cataracts. Cataracts are a condition that causes vision loss. Smokers are much more likely to get sick than non-smokers. These seem to have nothing to do with the lungs, but in fact they are inextricably linked to smoking.
After some deep reflection, he decided to break this habit that had been with him for decades. The process of quitting smoking was difficult, but he persevered, and although he could not completely reverse the damage to his health, his quality of life improved significantly.
One day, Uncle Wang asked the doctor at the follow-up visit: "I have been smoking for so many years, and now that I have quit, will there be no major problems?"
The doctor looked at his medical records and explained in a colloquial way: "Uncle Wang, it is a very wise decision for you to quit smoking, which has a very important positive impact on your health. Although it is true that smoking in the past has caused some damage to the body, the further aggravation of these damages will be effectively controlled after quitting smoking. ”
"For example, your cardiovascular condition, your lung function will improve, and while some of the changes that have occurred may not be completely reversed, quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of more serious problems in the future. Therefore, it is very important to continue to maintain good lifestyle habits, regular check-ups, and actively cooperate with treatment. ”
Through Uncle Wang's experience, we are once again reminded that a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining good health. While changing habits is never easy, it's all worth it for the sake of your own happiness and that of your family.
What do you think about how smoking affects us?