On this day, just in time for the sunny weather, 53-year-old Limber walked to the roof of the building to dry with a heavy winter quilt.
After laying out the quilt, he began to cough violently.
Lao Lin is a veteran smoker, and the addiction to smoking that he can't get rid of for many years has made him feel more and more strange in his body.
Recently, he always felt that his chest was a little stuffy recently, and he was out of breath after walking a few steps.
Whenever I coughed, my entire ribcage hurt as if it had been torn. He knows that this is the "sequelae" left by long-term smoking.
When he was young, he always felt that his health was good and smoking was fine, but now that he is older, his physical problems have gradually become apparent.
Just as he was lost in thought, his neighbor, Dr. Cheng, came over. "Lao Lin, I haven't seen you for a long time, your cough is getting worse and worse. Dr. Zheng's words made Lin Bo's heart chuckle.
Lin Bo smiled helplessly, "Yes, it's an old problem, this cigarette really can't be quit." ”
"Lao Lin, you have to be careful, long-term smoking is very harmful to the body. Especially if you have certain symptoms, you should quit smoking. Dr. Cheng said solemnly.
Limber was alarmed, "Oh, what symptoms should I pay attention to?"
Dr. Zheng looked at Lin Bo and took a deep breath, "There are several situations, once they occur, you really have to be careful. ”
"Lao Lin, you have to pay attention, if you often feel out of breath, even if you don't move much, you have difficulty breathing, which means that your lungs may have been damaged. ”
Long-term smoking can lead to a decline in lung function, making it difficult to breathe, a sensation that is more pronounced after exercise or with light activity.
This condition cannot be ignored and may evolve into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can be troublesome. ”
Limber nodded thoughtfully, "I do sometimes find it difficult to breathe, especially when going up the stairs. ”
Dr. Cheng continued, "If you wake up in the morning with a cough that is getting worse and more frequent, affecting your daily life, then you need to be vigilant.
This is because your airways are irritated by tobacco all the time, and there is chronic inflammation.
This cough is usually persistent, and the sputum may be yellow or green.
If left unchecked, this condition can lead to more serious respiratory illnesses. ”
Hearing this, Lao Lin couldn't help but be a little frightened.
His cough had been going on for a long time and was getting worse. He began to worry about his physical condition.
"Finally, if you notice that your voice is hoarse and accompanied by a sore throat, be careful.
Long-term smoking can damage your vocal cords, causing your voice to be hoarse for a long time. If it is also accompanied by a sore throat, it may be a sign that there is a problem with the larynx.
It's best to get checked early so that you don't delay treatment. ”
After listening to Dr. Zheng's words, Lin Bo became even more panicked.
He found that his symptoms covered almost all three, "So what should I do now?" he asked eagerly.
Dr. Zheng looked at the anxious Lin Bo and comforted:
"Lao Lin, the most important thing for you now is to quit smoking quickly. The harmful substances in tobacco have caused a lot of damage to your body.
Only by quitting smoking can these symptoms be alleviated and the condition worsens. ”
"But...... It's so hard to quit smoking. Lin Bo said with a bitter face.
"Yes, it's not easy to quit smoking. But if you think about it, is it hard to quit smoking or is it hard to get sick? And it's too late to quit smoking, and when the disease is serious, it's really too late. ”
Dr. Cheng said, "Prevention is always much easier than cure. ”
After listening to Dr. Zheng's words, Lin Bo took a deep breath and secretly vowed in his heart to quit smoking as soon as possible.
In the days that followed, he gradually reduced the number of cigarettes he smoked and tried other ways to distract himself.
Although he encountered many difficulties and challenges in the process, he always remained firm in his belief and did not give up.
As time passed, Lao Lin's physical condition gradually improved.
His cough lessened and his breathing became easier.
In the end, Lao Lin successfully quit his addiction to smoking and regained his health and vitality.
He said with emotion: "It's really hard to quit smoking, but as long as you have determination and perseverance, you will definitely succeed!"