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"Actually, have you really figured out the impact of smoking on the elderly?" The doctor's words seemed to still echo in his ears, making Lu Ye silent for a while.
He stood in front of the stall in the market, his eyes wandered on the fresh mulberries, and he wanted to buy some to cook mulberry jam at home, but was stopped by his friend Wei Chen.
"Aren't you trying to control your blood sugar? It's better to eat less of these high-sugar foods. Wei Chen's voice was full of concern, but Lu Ye was a little unconvinced.
"When you are old, can you only eat light? Aren't we still discussing whether the elderly should quit smoking?"
Lu Ye's profession is a retired librarian, and he likes to study all kinds of life tips and has a lot of research on health topics.
Wei Chen shook his head, "Look, it's all about eating mulberries, but when it comes to quitting smoking, I've heard of a very interesting study." ”
Lu Ye asked with interest, "Oh? ”
Wei Chen continued: "Studies have shown that if the elderly smoke for a long time, suddenly quitting smoking may have adverse effects on the body.
Theoretically, smoking is harmful to health, but for some older people, the physical response and psychological adjustment after quitting smoking may be greater than the risk of continuing to smoke. ”
Lu Ye's eyebrows raised slightly, this point of view is indeed rare. "Is this research reliable?"
"Reliable. Nearly 1,000 elderly smokers were surveyed in the study, and many of them experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression after quitting smoking, and some chronic diseases even worsened.
Of course, this is not to say that quitting smoking is bad, but that the way and process of quitting smoking need to be more scientific and reasonable. ”
Lu Ye muttered: "In other words, quitting smoking is not only a change in behavior, but also an all-round life adjustment. ”
"Exactly. Wei Chen nodded, "For example, moderate exercise and a reasonable diet may be more important to the health of the elderly than simply quitting smoking." ”
"Well, that sounds reasonable. Lu Ye thought for a while, and then said, "There must be a lot of physical and psychological factors involved in this, right?"
Wei Chen explained: "Indeed. From a physiological point of view, the elderly who smoke for a long time have formed a dependence on nicotine in their bodies.
Sudden quitting of smoking can lead to a series of withdrawal reactions in the body, such as instability of the nervous system, and even cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects.
Psychologically, smoking is often closely related to personal emotional management and social activities, and you may feel lonely and anxious after quitting smoking. ”
Lu Ye listened carefully, thinking about the deep meaning behind this. "So, what do you think should be done for these elderly people who can't quit smoking directly?"
"In fact, you can consider quitting smoking gradually, by gradually reducing the amount of cigarettes you smoke, while increasing the proportion of other healthy lifestyles, such as increasing outdoor activities and improving eating habits. Wei Chen put forward his own opinion.
Lu Ye nodded, as if he had some inspiration. "It's a good way to get used to a smoke-free life without putting too much strain on your body. ”
Wei Chen smiled, "Yes, health is a marathon after all, not a 100-meter sprint." ”
Their conversation extended from mulberry to more health topics, and the mulberry jam project ran aground.
Lu Ye bought some fresh vegetables and fruits, ready to change his eating habits.
Through this conversation, Lu Ye began to re-examine his lifestyle, especially his dependence on tobacco.
He decided to start smoking one less cigarette a day and try to fill this time with walking and reading, and see if he could gradually break the habit completely.
However, Lu Ye still has a question lingering in his heart: "If long-term smokers choose to quit, how can our society and medical system more effectively support them and ensure that their transition is safe and comfortable?"
We need to dig deeper into this question.
First, the support system should include professional medical guidance and psychological counseling to help older adults properly understand and deal with the difficulties and physical reactions they may encounter in the process of quitting smoking.
In addition, it is equally important to have community and family support, who can provide the necessary emotional support and help with life adjustments.
Only in this way can the success rate of the elderly to quit smoking be guaranteed, and at the same time, it can also ensure that their quality of life will not be affected too much by quitting smoking.
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