Uncle Wang, whose 40 years of smoking age is undoubtedly a mark that cannot be ignored in the long river of time. When he was young, he may have regarded smoking as a symbol of a trend, a kind of youthful rebellion and unruliness, but as he grew older, Uncle Wang's body gradually revealed the negative effects of smoking.
Every time I smoke, my breathing becomes rapid and difficult, Until recently, the results of a comprehensive physical examination were like a thunderbolt from the sky, completely waking up Uncle Wang. The doctor's diagnosis was clear and serious, telling him that his lungs were already showing significant signs of disease, which was a consequence of long-term smoking. So he made up his mind to quit smoking.
There are four dangers of smoking that you must know
Causes respiratory diseases
Smoking directly affects the body's respiratory system, causing damage to the trachea and lungs. They often experience symptoms such as breathlessness and coughing, which not only brings hidden dangers to their health, but also seriously affects their quality of life.
In addition to being harmful to one's health, smoking can have a negative impact on one's family and society around them. Smokers who smoke at home are not only harmful to their own health, but also their own family members will be more harmed, and studies have shown that secondhand smoke is more harmful than direct smoking. It will undoubtedly increase their risk of developing respiratory diseases.
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Long-term smoking will directly lead to the enhancement of the constriction response of the blood vessel wall, which will lead to significant poor blood circulation, in this state, it is difficult for the heart and all parts of the body tissues to obtain sufficient oxygen and nutrients, thereby accelerating the occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, smoking significantly increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart disease and stroke, which not only threaten patients' lives, but also seriously affect their quality of life.
Reproductive health
The harm of smoking to reproductive health cannot be ignored, and its far-reaching effects are not limited to the smokers themselves, but also affect the health of their offspring. For men, long-term smoking can significantly reduce the quality of sperm, including sperm count, motility and morphological normality, which directly affects their fertility and significantly increases the risk of infertility.
To make matters worse, the effects of smoking on the fetus are catastrophic. Pregnant women who smoke or smoke passively increase the risk of fetal malformations and preterm birth.
Skin health
Smoking can severely impede blood circulation in the skin, making it difficult for nutrients and oxygen to be adequately delivered to skin cells, which in turn accelerates the skin's natural aging process. This process not only manifests itself as an increase in dryness and tightness on the surface of the skin, but also prompts fine lines and wrinkles to appear and increase day by day, causing the skin to lose its original smoothness and firmness.
Long-term smoking can also cause damage to the skin's collagen and elastin fibers. The destruction of these structural proteins causes the skin to gradually lose its elasticity and appear sagging and sagging. This change not only affects the aesthetics of the individual, but can also make the individual appear older than their actual age.
Can my lungs return to normal after successfully quitting smoking?
After successfully quitting smoking, the function of the lungs will improve significantly. Studies have shown that smokers gradually return to normal levels of lung capacity and lung function after quitting smoking. Smoking can cause damage to the capillaries in the lungs, affecting oxygen absorption and carbon dioxide removal, and successfully quitting smoking can help restore the normal function of the lungs and allow you to breathe more easily.
After successfully quitting smoking, the lungs remove harmful substances and tobacco residues on their own, affecting the cleaning function of the lungs and leading to the occurrence of respiratory infections and other respiratory diseases. After successfully quitting smoking, the lungs' clearance function gradually returns, helping to remove harmful substances and reducing the risk of respiratory diseases.
And the lungs' ability to repair themselves will also be improved. Smoking can cause damage to lung tissue, affecting the lungs' ability to repair, leading to a gradual decline in the function of the lungs. When you successfully quit smoking, your lungs are better able to repair themselves, helping to repair damaged lung tissue and reduce your risk of lung disease.
People who quit smoking at a young age often have a better potential and faster recovery potential for their lungs than older people, because the body's ability to repair itself gradually decreases as they age. Therefore, quitting smoking early will not only reduce lung damage but also help maintain lung health for longer. Studies have shown that even smokers over the age of 60 who quit smoking have improved survival rates and improved respiratory function. This shows that quitting smoking is a decision to encourage and support, regardless of age.
Quitting smoking is a difficult but rewarding process, it requires not only personal effort and perseverance, but also the support and encouragement of family and friends.