What are the health effects of quitting smoking?

 What are the health effects of quitting smoking?

According to a recent study, the harmful chemicals in cigarettes can adversely affect the functioning of the heart. Cigarette smoke contains various types of harmful chemicals, which get mixed in the blood during breathing. It affects the cardiovascular system and there is a risk of blood clots.

The risk of high blood pressure and heart attack increases due to obstruction of blood flow. In the smokers of the study, the blood flow is reduced due to the narrowing of the blood vessels, so that sometimes the blood supply to the brain is not easy. And, because of this, the possibility of stroke is more. Accordingly, if people under 50 smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, the risk of stroke increases twice, according to the study.

According to data from the World Stroke Organization (WSO), smoking definitely increases the risk of stroke. The toxic chemicals found in cigarettes damage the cells and make it difficult for the heart to pump. which can cause stroke. Similarly, according to a study recently published in e-Clinical Medicine, people who smoke have a higher risk of stroke.

Does smoking harm the stomach?

Smoking is equally harmful for the stomach. Many may not know. It also damages the digestive system. As soon as you smoke, nicotine and tobacco reach your mouth, throat and stomach. It causes many problems like constipation, indigestion, gas, acidity, lack of appetite. The risk of diabetes also increases.

Other problems caused by smoking

Smoking reduces blood flow as well as lack of oxygen in the blood. Smoking thickens the blood, which increases the risk of blood clots. Because of this, blood pressure increases as well as cholesterol.

It causes problems related to lungs and also increases the risk of diabetes. Along with bronchitis (respiratory disease), it can also cause other problems related to the throat.

Some say that even one cigarette a day is not considered safe for health. In simple language, if you smoke more cigarettes, it will harm your body more and if you smoke less cigarettes or if you can quit smoking, it will harm your health less. So if you have a habit of smoking 10-15 or 20 cigarettes a day, you should change this habit immediately. In this case, it is beneficial to quit smoking completely.

Instant health benefits

If you can quit smoking, you will see a positive effect on your health immediately. It reduces the level of carbon monoxide in the blood. Carbon monoxide is a type of gas. It removes oxygen from the hemoglobin in the blood. As a result, heart rate and blood pressure become normal.

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Improves the respiratory system

Within a few weeks of quitting smoking, the respiratory system begins to improve. It improves lung function, which reduces symptoms like shortness of breath and cough. This also reduces the risk of other infections.

Increases immunity

Smoking damages the immune system, but quitting smoking improves the immune system. It reduces respiratory infections and fights and protects against various other diseases. And improves overall health.

Improves taste and smell

Smoking affects smell and taste, but when you stop smoking, the damaged or weakened senses become active again. And, the real taste and smell will be known again.