What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths
In the United States, In fact, the smoke that is being inhaled contains over 7000 toxic chemicals
Can you imagine!
how this affects the major organs of the body?
while smoking can cause significant damage to the human body over time the
The good news is that some of the damage can actually be reversed
Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body when a person stops smoking
Well, that is exactly what we’re going to talk about,
What Happens When You Quit Smoking
so if you’re ready to let’s get into it
Before we get into all the medical stuff just know that we are not doctors this is just for informational purposes only please speak with your doctor for medical advice and treatment.
So now that we got that out of the way let’s go through all the major systems of the body to see
How they’re affected by smoking?
And,
What happens when a person quits?
first and foremost let’s talk about the lungs.
How does smoking affect the respiratory system over time?
smoking causes inflammation in the lungs which constricts the airways and makes it more difficult to breathe
It destroys alveoli which are the tiny sacs in the lungs that help distribute oxygen to red blood cells
so that it can be transported to other parts of the body
Studies have shown that when a person quit smoking it results in an increased lung capacity and improved breathing within a matter of days
After quitting, the lungs actually start showing significant signs of improvement relatively quickly
With that said, some people may notice more coughing as the lungs clean themselves while trying to eliminate all traces of pollution that was caused by smoking.
What happens Heart when you quit smoking?
Smoking is especially harmful to the heart and blood vessels over time it causes damage that increases your risk of atherosclerosis
which is a disease that causes the arteries to harden and narrow due to the buildup of plaque.
this ultimately reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the organs and other parts of the body
smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease especially when it’s combined with other risk factors
studies show that people who smoke are at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke
as well even light smoking and second-hand smoke can cause damage to the heart and blood vessels.
The good news is quitting smoking will reduce your risk of developing and dying from heart disease and will also lower your risk of atherosclerosis and blood clots in three years
After quitting smoking your risk of a heart attack will decrease to that of a non-smoker
If you smoke and already have heart disease quitting smoking will reduce your risk of sudden cardiac death a second heart attack and death from other chronic diseases
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