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- 2. Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs (alveoli) found in your lungs. Lung diseases caused by smoking include COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smoking causes most cases of lung cancer.
- 3. Prevention is better than cure, which means that “it's easier to stop something happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has happened.”
- 4. Why Do I Smoke andWhy Do I Keep Smoking? Most people who smoke tobacco start during their teenage years or as a young adult.There are many reasons why a person starts to smoke. For some teens, it is a way to rebel against their parents. Other teens may feel pressure from their friends (peer pressure) and begin smoking as a way to appear “cool”. Some may be modeling a parent’s or sibling’s behavior, and others believe it is a way to relieve stress or boredom. Even if you don’t think you are going to keep smoking, it is very easy to get “hooked” or addicted because of the nicotine found in all tobacco products.
- 5. Being dependent on (addicted to) the nicotine means that you need to keep getting nicotine.Your body depends on it to feel comfortable and you will have uncomfortable symptoms if you don’t get enough of it or often enough.When you don’t get enough nicotine you will have symptoms of withdrawal. Addiction to the nicotine in tobacco can happen very quickly, even after only smoking for a short time or smoking only a few cigarettes.The good news is that you can overcome addiction to nicotine. Knowing more about the science behind nicotine addiction may make it easier for you to take steps to becoming tobacco-free
- 6. The simple facts: Nicotine is a chemical that is present in all forms of tobacco. Nicotine is also found in electronic cigarettes and the liquid used in ENDS (electronic nicotine delivery systems). Nicotine is highly addictive.When a person uses tobacco, either by smoking cigarettes, using chewing tobacco or by using another form of tobacco, nicotine enters the body and activates nicotine receptors in the brain. The faster the delivery of nicotine to your body, the greater the addictive effect on the brain. Cigarettes have been designed to give high levels of nicotine to the brain very quickly.
- 7. When you smoke a cigarette it only takes six to ten seconds for the nicotine to reach your brain.This makes smoking tobacco very addictive and difficult to stop. Nicotine that is inhaled in cigarette smoke is absorbed by the lungs into the bloodstream and quickly goes to the heart and brain.The brain reacts to the nicotine by releasing chemicals that imitate the same effects on a person’s mood as amphetamines (“speed”) and cocaine. Nicotine is a stimulant that speeds up a person’s reaction time and increases his or her attention and focus.
- 8. Many smokers report that they enjoy the ritual of smoking.They also say that smoking gives them a pleasurable feeling. Smoking relieves their nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Shortly after smoking their last cigarette, smokers start to feel a negative mood change.This “withdrawal” from the chemical nicotine makes the smoker uncomfortable. Many smokers report feeling anxious, irritable and restless when they stop smoking.
- 9. This is because they are not getting what the brain feels it needs to work well. Smokers usually experience relief from these unpleasant feelings as soon as they smoke again, use other tobacco products, or nicotine replacement medications (additional information on these topics about nicotine and tobacco is available at www.thoracic.org/patients ).
- 10. The Power of Nicotine Addiction Physical addiction to nicotine is not the same for everyone. Some people may experience mild addiction. Others can rapidly progress to severe addiction. When a person experiences a strong urge to smoke that is difficult to ignore, it is called a craving. Healthcare providers can use a scale to rate your level of addiction to nicotine.
- 11. Smoking cigarettes can have many adverse effects on the body. Some of these can lead to life-threatening complications. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, smoking cigarettes increases the risk of dying from all causes, not just those linked to tobacco use. Smoking cigarettes affects the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the reproductive system, the skin, and the eyes, and it increases the risk of many different cancers.
- 12. I am going to be discussinging on the 10 possible effects of smoking cigarettes. (1). Lung damage Smoking cigarettes affects lung health because a person breathes in not only nicotine but also a variety of additional chemicals. Cigarettes are responsible for a substantial increase in the risk of developing lung cancer.This risk is 25 times greater for men and 25.7 times greater for womenTrusted Source. The CDC report that roughly 9 out of 10Trusted Source lung cancer deaths is linked to smoking.
- 13. (2). Heart disease Smoking cigarettes can damage the heart, blood vessels, and blood cells. The chemicals and tar in cigarettes can increase a person’s risk of atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels.This buildup limits blood flow and can lead to dangerous blockages. Smoking also increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which occurs when the arteries to the arms and legs start to narrow, restricting blood flow.
- 14. Research shows a direct link between smoking and developing PAD. Even those who used to smoke face a higher risk than people who never smoked. Having PAD increases the risk of experiencing(a)Blood clots, (b)Angina or Chest pain (c) Stroke (d) Heart attack.
- 15. (3). Fertility problems: Smoking cigarettes can damage a female’s reproductive system and make it more difficult to get pregnant.This is because tobacco and the other chemicals in cigarettes affect hormone levels. In males, the more cigarettes a person smokes and the longer they smoke, the higher the risk of erectile dysfunction. Smoking can also affect the quality of the sperm and therefore reduce fertility.
- 16. 4. Risk of pregnancy complications: According to the CDC smoking can affect pregnancy and the developing fetus in several ways, including: (1). Increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy (2). Reducing the baby’s birth weight (3). Increasing the risk of preterm delivery (4). Damaging the fetus’s lungs, brain, and Central Nervous System. (5). Increasing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. (6). Contributing to congenital abnormalities, such as cleft lip or cleft palate.
- 17. (6).Weakened immune system: Smoking cigarettes can weaken a person’s immune system, making them more susceptible to illness. It can also cause additional inflammation in the body. (5). Risk ofType 2 Diabetes: The CDC report that people who smoke regularly have 30-40 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who do not. Smoking can also make it more difficult for people with diabetes to manage their condition.
- 18. 7.Vision problems: Smoking cigarettes can cause eye problems, including a greater risk of cataracts and age- related macular degeneration. Other vision problems related to smoking include: (a) Dry eyes. (b) Glaucoma. (c) Diabetic retinopathy.
- 19. 8. Poor oral hygiene: People who smoke have double risk of gum disease.This risk increases with the number of cigarettes a person smokes. Symptoms of gum disease include: (a) Swollen and tender gums (b) Bleeding when brushing (c) Loose teeth (d) Sensitive teeth Note: Smoking tobacco can limit a person’s ability to taste and smell things properly. It can also stain the teeth yellow or brown.
- 20. (9)Unhealthy skin and hair: Smoking tobacco can affect a person’s skin and hair. A person who smokes may experience prematurely aged, wrinkled skin. They also have a higher risk of skin cancer, “especially on the lips.” Smoking can cause the hair and skin to smell of tobacco. It can also contribute to hair loss and balding.
- 21. 10. Risk of other cancers: In addition to the well-documented link with lung cancer, smoking cigarettes can also contribute to other forms of cancer. The AmericanCancer Society report that cigarette smoking causes 20–30 percent of pancreatic cancers. Note: People who smoke are also three times as likely to develop bladder cancer than people who do not.
- 22. Smoking cigarettes can also double a person’s risk of stomach cancer.Tobacco is especially linked to stomach cancers that occur near the esophagus. Cigarettes can also increase the risk of: (a)Mouth cancer. (b)Laryngeal cancer. (c)Throat cancer. (d)Esophageal cancer (e)Kidney cancer.(f)Cervical cancer. (g)Liver cancer. (h)Colon cancer. (i)Acute myeloid leukemia.
- 23. The ill effects of smoking cigarettes do not only affect people who smoke. Secondhand smoke can also have significant health effects on family members, friends, and coworkers. Effects of exposure to secondhand smoke include: (a)increasing the risk of colds and ear infections (b)making asthma worse (c)raising blood pressure (d)damaging the heart (e)reducing levels of high-density lipoprotein, or “good,” cholesterol.
- 24. Quitting While quitting smoking can be challenging, the CDC report today stated that there are more people who used to smoke than people who currently smoke. Once a person stops smoking, the benefits start accumulating. These include clearer skin, improved oral health, more stable hormones, a stronger immune system, and a reduced risk of many types of cancers.
- 25. Some other benefits of quitting smoking include: After 20 minutes–12 hours: Heart rate and carbon monoxide in the blood drop to normal levels. After 1 year:The risk of a heart attack is much lower, as is blood pressure.Coughing and upper respiratory problems begin to improve. After 2–5 years:The risk of stroke drops to that of someone who does not smoke, according to the CDC. After 5–15 years:The risk of mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder cancer is reduced by half. After 10 years:The risk of lung cancer and bladder cancer is half that of someone who currently smokes. After 15 years:The risk of heart disease is similar to that of someone who never smoked.
- 26. Smoking and mental health: Learn about smoking and mental health. Find out about smoking and addiction, stress, depression, schizophrenia and ways to help you quit and get support. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/smoking-and- mental-health
- 27. Processes of Quitting Smoking
- 28. Ten (10) tips on quitting smoking (1).Try nicotine replacement therapy Ask your doctor about nicotine replacement therapy.The options include: (a) Prescription nicotine in a nasal spray or inhaler (b)Over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. (c)Prescription non-nicotine stop-smoking medications such as bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix)
- 29. Short-acting nicotine replacement therapies — such as nicotine gum, lozenges, nasal sprays or inhalers — can help you overcome intense cravings. These short-acting therapies are generally safe to use in combination with long-acting nicotine patches or one of the non-nicotine medications.
- 30. (2). Avoid triggers Urges for tobacco are likely to be strongest in the situations where you smoked or chewed tobacco most often, such as at parties or bars, or while feeling stressed or sipping coffee. Identify your trigger situations and have a plan in place to avoid them entirely or get through them without using tobacco. Don't set yourself up for a smoking relapse. If you usually smoked while you talked on the phone, for instance, keep a pen and paper nearby to occupy yourself with doodling rather than smoking.
- 31. (3). Delay If you feel like you're going to give in to your tobacco craving, tell yourself that you must first wait 10 more minutes — and then do something to distract yourself for that period of time.Try going to a public, smoke-free zone.These simple tricks may be enough to derail your tobacco craving. (4). Chew on it Give your mouth something to do to fight a tobacco craving. Chew on sugarless gum or hard candy, or munch on raw carrots, celery, nuts or sunflower seeds — something crunchy and satisfying.
- 32. (5). Don't have 'just one' You might be tempted to have just one cigarette to satisfy a tobacco craving. But don't fool yourself into believing that you can stop there. More often than not, having just one leads to another— and you may end up using tobacco again. (6). Get physical Physical activity can help distract you from tobacco cravings and reduce their intensity. Even short burst of physical activity — such as running up and down the stairs a few times — can make a tobacco craving go away. Get out for a walk or jog.
- 33. If you're stuck at home or the office, try squats, deep knee bends, pushups, running in place, or walking up and down a set of stairs. If physical activity doesn't interest you, try prayer, needlework, woodwork or journaling. Or do chores for distraction, such as vacuuming or filing paperwork. (7). Practice relaxation techniques Smoking may have been your way to deal with stress. Resisting a tobacco craving can itself be stressful.Take the edge off stress by practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep-breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, yoga, visualization, massage or listening to calming music.
- 34. (8). Call for reinforcements Touch base with a family member, friend or support group member for help in your effort to resist a tobacco craving. Chat on the phone, go for a walk together, share a few laughs, or get together to commiserate about your cravings. A free telephone quit line — 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) — provides support and counseling. (9). Go online for support Join an online stop-smoking program. Or read a quitter's blog and post encouraging thoughts for someone else who might be struggling with tobacco cravings. Learn from how others have handled their tobacco cravings.
- 35. (10). Remind yourself of the benefits Write down or say out loud the reasons you want to stop smoking and resist tobacco cravings.These might include: (a). Feeling better. (b). Getting healthier. (c). Sparing your loved ones from secondhand smoke. (d)Saving money you would have used for tobacco. Note: Remember, trying something to beat the urge is always better than doing nothing. And each time you resist a tobacco craving, you're one step closer to being totally tobacco-free.