10/08/2020
Here is an article on Smoking , it's ill effects and treatment methods
Smoking
It is the method of inhaling the smoke that emanates when a substance filled with to***co or cannabis is lit up. It has been proved that smoking causes various diseases and ailments. Ci******es, pipes, ci**rs, bidis, ho**ahs, and b**gs are the methods by which smoking is pursued.
Ailments caused by smoking
Lung cancer
COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Heart-related diseases
Liver cancer
Oral cancer
Vision problem
Erectile dysfunction
Stress and depression
Ectopic pregnancy
Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Colorectal cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Types of smoking
Smoking is of three types, namely
First-hand smoking
In this case, the person (smoker) directly inhales the smoke that comes out from a cigarette, cigar, beedi, pipe, b**g or ho**ah.
Second-hand smoking
Second-hand smoking or passive smoking is when a person doesn’t smoke directly but when he/she inhales the smoke coming from a cigarette, cigar, beedi, pipe, b**g or ho**ah or maybe the smoke exhaled by a first-hand smoker.
Third-hand smoking
The invisible to***co or cannabis dust along with chemicals remain in the environment even after the smoking substances used by a smoker is put-off. And when a person breathes in these substances it is third-hand smoking.
Ways to quit smoking
Set a date
First of all, self-control is a basic requisite to quit smoking. So it is essential to set yourselves a date to quit your smoking habit. It a week later, a month later or even a year later but please set a date to quit smoking. But make sure that as your every year New Year resolution your resolve to quit smoking doesn’t go for a toss!
Evade triggers
After, you have a set a date to quit smoking the next best thing to do to quit smoking is to evade the triggers that compel you to smoke. There may be many triggers that instigate you to smoke. Your loneliness, the time spent with your friends, eating habits and many more may be your triggers to smoke, evade your triggers to smoke to be successful in quitting smoking.
NRT/Ni****ne replacement therapy
You may perhaps also go for Ni****ne replacement remedy. Products with a low supply of ni****ne are used in this therapy. NRTs are available as skin patches, chewing gums, lozenges, nasal sprays, and inhalers. Before using NRT, please make sure to consult a physician
Non-ni****ne medications
Similar to NRTs, you may also chance upon Non-ni****ne medications. NRTs may help you to get rid off to***co but keep it in mind that ni****ne also is not good for health. Non-ni****ne medications are more advisable for the ones who opt to give up to***co and ni****ne altogether. But as in the case of Ni****ne replacement therapy, it is better to consult a physician before the intake of non-ni****ne medications.
Behavioral support
You may quit smoking but to be successful in it and ensure that it doesn’t recur again, make sure you get behavioral support. You can opt for self-help or take the help of your dear and near or of an expert but seeking behavioral support will ensure that your smoking cessation is all effective.
Lifestyle change
Lifestyle is an important factor prompting smoking habits. Try introducing positive change to your lifestyle by indulging in activities like reading, swimming, hitting the gym, walking, meditation, self-defense training, etc. lifestyle change will play a positive role in helping you to achieve success in smoking cessation
Believe in yourself
Moreover, always believe in you. Stop pondering whether you will be successful in quitting smoking. Always think you will and can stop smoking. A positive attitude will result in realizing the desired results.
Consult a physician
If you have anything to clarify or to know more, never hesitate to consult a physician. In particular, when you decide to take anti-smoking medications it is always advisable to consult a physician as it may cause allergy or side-effects to you. Also, the prescription and dosage of the medications will vary depending on your age and health parameters. Thus it is always advisable to be supported by a physician.
For more details consult our Pulmonologist @ Meditrina Hospital , Kollam
