A few days ago, my old friend Lao Zhang came to see me. He smoked for decades and never quit.
I told him, "It's lung qi damage, and it has a lot to do with long-term smoking." ”
Lao Zhang was shocked when he heard it: "I always think that as long as it is not too much, there is no big problem with smoking." Also, I've been smoking 45 yuan cigarettes, so I think it should be better. ”
Now there are 369 cigarettes on the market, is it that many people will think that I buy expensive cigarettes will cause less harm to the human body;
What is the difference between a 15 yuan cigarette and a 45 yuan cigarette? Let's talk about it today.
First, it is said that smoking is harmful to health, so why not ban the production of cigarettes?
What is the concept of 1.44 trillion yuan?
Military spending in 2022 is about 1.45 trillion yuan.
Of all the industries on the mainland, China's tobacco is a ceiling level of gold absorption, and the tobacco industry provides a large number of job opportunities.
In addition, if tobacco is banned, there may be an illegal tobacco market, which will indirectly cause a series of social problems.
Two, is a 15-piece cigarette the same as a 45-piece cigarette?
1. Taste and smoke
Expensive cigarettes may be easier to smoke, the smoke smell is strong but not strong, and the throat will not be so sore after smoking.
As for cheap cigarettes, if you want to talk about the taste, it is a little bit less meaningful.
It may be a bit choking when you smoke, and the smell of smoke may be relatively simple.
2. Packaging and marketing
Expensive cigarettes, the packaging is high-grade, and the feel is different, and sometimes the packaging is particularly important for gifts.
Cheap cigarettes, the packaging is much simpler, maybe a plastic box with a brand name printed on it.
3. Cost and profit
The cost of making cheap tobacco is low, and it may be done with less than good tobacco leaves, or leftovers from processing.
For expensive cigarettes, the tobacco leaves used may be carefully selected, and the production process is more exquisite, so the cost goes up.
In addition, the profit from selling expensive cigarettes must be more than that of cheap cigarettes, after all, merchants also have to make money.
4. Health risks
There are a few differences mentioned above, from the perspective of health risks:
Cheap and expensive cigarettes are the same as they are harmful to the human body.
When it comes to the body, the harmful substances in it, nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, these things are the same as the harm to the body.
So don't think you can buy health protection for a lot of money.
5. Social and cultural factors
We all know that the Chinese pay attention to the inside and the inside.
On some occasions, if you take out a pack of expensive cigarettes, others may think that you are a tasteful person, or that you have status and status.
It's a social identity and a cultural phenomenon.
However, this is all superficial work, and those who really understand know that the key is to look inside.
3. What are the dangers of long-term smoking to human health?
1. Respiratory system
The harmful substances in cigarettes can irritate the respiratory tract and cause symptoms such as coughing and sore throat.
Long-term smoking can lead to irreversible lung disease, which can seriously affect respiratory function.
Smoking also increases the risk of diseases such as pneumonia and asthma.
2. Cardiovascular system
Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict, blood pressure to rise, and an increased risk of heart disease.
The nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes may damage the endothelial cells of blood vessels, promoting the formation of blood clots, which can increase the risk of stroke.
Long-term smoking can also lead to atherosclerosis, a fatty deposit in the walls of arteries that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
3. Cancer risk
Smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and long-term smokers have a significantly higher risk of developing lung cancer than non-smokers.
Carcinogens in cigarettes, such as benzene and formaldehyde, destroy human cells and increase the incidence of mutations and tumors.
4. Reproductive system
For men, smoking may affect the quality and quantity of sperm and reduce fertility.
For women, smoking may affect ovarian function and increase the risk of infertility.
Smoking during pregnancy can also lead to problems such as poor fetal growth and premature birth.
5. Skin
Smoking causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin, accelerating the skin aging process and causing the skin to lose its elasticity and radiance.
Long-term smokers are prone to wrinkles, sagging skin, and other problems.
Fourth, how to nourish the lungs from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine
1. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning
For example, lilies, almonds, and wheat are all very good, which can moisturize the lungs and make our lungs comfortable.
However, you have to find a doctor to see which one is suitable for you, and don't eat indiscriminately.
2. Diet therapy and health
White fungus, pear, honey, these are all good lung foods, especially in autumn, eat more to ensure that your throat and eyes are not so dry.
3. Regularity of life
Don't stay up late, don't be tired, your body will collapse, and your lungs will suffer.
Go to bed early at night, get up in the morning to run, do exercises, and move your muscles and bones, so that your lungs can be strong.
4. Breathing exercises
Deep breathing and qigong are also good methods.
You try, take time to do it for a few minutes every day, inhale slowly, and then exhale slowly, and feel your lungs open, which is very comfortable.
5. Acupressure
You can also press the massage, Hegu acupoint, Taiyuan acupoint, these acupoints, gently press, can help you relieve cough, chest tightness.
As a doctor, I still recommend everyone to quit smoking, after all, smoking is not good for the body.
Fifth, what are the most effective ways to quit smoking?
1. Be categorical
It means quitting all at once, which I know will be painful at first, but in the long run, it's a one-and-done solution.
2. Step by step
Smoke less and less every day until you don't smoke a single one. This requires you to have a lot of tenacity and a little bit of it.
3. Alternative therapies
You can use nicotine substitutes, such as patches, chewing gum, etc., to relieve that craving.
4. Psychological help
You can talk to a counselor or join a smoking cessation group to cheer each other on.
5. Reward mechanism
Set a small goal for yourself, reward it when you achieve it, and motivate yourself.
In short, quitting smoking is a relay race, and only persistence can lead to success.