"I regret it, I knew I wouldn't persuade him to quit smoking!" Xiao Zhang said in front of the ICU door in a collapsed manner.
Some time ago, Xiao Zhang often had arguments with his father about smoking, and he didn't understand why his father's lung disease had reached a very serious level, and he still insisted that it was impossible to quit smoking. Finally, under this huge dispute, my father relented and began to quit smoking.
But in the early morning of the 7th day of quitting smoking, my father suddenly had a heart attack and fainted in front of the bathroom door, which frightened the whole family and rushed him to the hospital for rescue.
Doctors reported that this was caused by the withdrawal reaction caused by smoking cessation, and it was precisely because of the stimulation of the heart that the fatal cause - myocardial infarction was induced. Unexpectedly, Lao Zhang had been smoking all his life, and finally passed away because of quitting smoking.....
1. Will quitting smoking suddenly hurt my body more?
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31, and every year on this day, nearly 250,000 smokers say goodbye to cigarettes, but the data shows that fewer than 6,000 make it to the end. Many people say that quitting smoking abruptly can induce withdrawal symptoms, which can be harmful to health.
However, Xiao Jiu reminds you that the adverse symptoms are generally temporary, and we can adopt a step-by-step approach to quit smoking, and the health benefits brought by successful smoking cessation are endless.
Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine has published a study called "Investigation on the Causes of Health and Longevity of Centenarians in Zhejiang Province". The results of the study showed that non-smoking and drinking alcohol is one of the prerequisites for longevity. In this study, scientists conducted a four-year follow-up survey of 255 centenarians, which quantified multiple criteria such as sleep quality and eating habits.
The results of the study show that among the long-lived people, about 83% of the elderly do not smoke, 73% of the elderly do not drink alcohol, and they also need to have healthy lifestyle habits and regular work and rest rules. Based on research, it can be seen that not smoking or drinking alcohol is indeed good for our health.
While withdrawal reactions are real and painful, the determination to quit smoking is a misconception because they are a sign of good health.
Smoking is very harmful to our body, and the initial symptom may be just chest pain, but over time, the chemicals in tobacco may also cause blood vessels to constrict or spasm, which can limit chest pain to daily activities.
In severe cases, it will also induce the symptoms of coughing up blood, because smokers inhale the harmful substances in tobacco for a long time, which will cause damage to the bronchial wall, capillary rupture and bleeding, if it has begun to cough up blood, it means that it is a serious symptom, and the patient must be treated in time, otherwise there will be a life-threatening risk.
2. 3 symptoms, or indicate the arrival of disease!
The nicotine and tar in cigarettes are well-known carcinogens, and many people choose to smoke because these substances paralyze the nerves and produce the illusion of forgetting their troubles. But after a brief moment of euphoria, the health risks hidden behind the smoke begin to emerge. Are you willing to continue the gamble?
Risk 1: Cough – laryngeal cancer
The harmful substances in tobacco can irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and cause an inflammatory response, which can lead to coughing. Long-term coughing can lead to problems such as sore throat, hoarseness, and even laryngeal cancer in severe cases.
Risk 2: Difficulty breathing – heart disease
Smoke from smoking contains large amounts of harmful gases and particulate matter, which can cause narrowing of the airways and decreased lung function when they enter the lungs, which in turn can lead to breathing difficulties. Dyspnea can lead to limited activity, interfere with daily activities, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Risk 3: Coughing up blood – lung cancer
Long-term inhalation of harmful substances in tobacco can cause damage to the walls of the bronchi, rupture of capillaries and bleeding, resulting in coughing up blood. And, smokers' immune systems are suppressed by the harmful substances in tobacco, which makes them more susceptible to lung infections. In severe cases, it can cause lung cancer and respiratory failure
3. For these 3 types of people, it is best to stay away from tobacco
In today's society, smoking is a common way to socialize, and many people use it as a means to relieve stress and relax. Nonetheless, you know what? Who is not suitable for smoking? Let's find out.
1. Pregnant women
The harmful substances in cigarettes can affect the healthy development of the fetus through the placenta, increasing the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and congenital malformations. Passive smoking may also cause problems such as miscarriage and stillbirth, and is closely related to the occurrence of sudden neonatal death syndrome.
2. Heart disease patients
Because smoking makes the platelets in the blood more likely to aggregate and increase the viscosity of the blood, it is easy to develop heart disease into a thrombosis, resulting in the tragedy of myocardial infarction.
3. Patients with chronic diseases
Patients with chronic diseases already have certain impairments in their physical functions, and smoking can further aggravate the condition and even induce new complications. For example, smoking in diabetic patients is likely to cause arteriosclerosis occlusion of the lower limbs, and then develop gangrene.
Resources:
[1] How many cigarettes can the body withstand in a day? Smoke 5 sticks a day, lung damage for decades". Life Times. 2019-10-25
[2] "Whether the body is good or not, just look at the face! Be vigilant when these situations appear on your face! Health Times. 2021-09-02
[3] "Nature: People under 55 smoke, the rate of aging doubles". Biological exploration. 2019-01-21
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