Thursday, August 28, 2008

Effects of Smoking



Effects of Tobacco:
  • Nicotine reaches brain in 10 seconds after it is inhaled and it is spreaded to all parts of the human body
  • Carbon mono oxide affects the flow of oxygen by affecting the red cells of hemoglobin
  • Promotes atherosclerosis (a heart disease) and leads to lung injury

Immediate Effects:

  • Blood pressure and heart rate increases
  • Decrease blood flow in body extremities like toes and fingers
  • Sudden stimulation of nervous system
  • Dizziness and vomiting
  • Eyes watering constantly
  • Hyperacidity
  • Loss of appetite

Long term Effects:

  • Respiratory infections
  • Airways to the lungs gets collapsed
  • Heart attacks and other heart diseases
  • Stomach alcers

These are some of the effects that are caused by smoking. So the people those who smokes must leave smoking immediately for their and their family's well being. The person who smokes should quit smoking immediately if they have the following symptoms.

  • Increased tension
  • Cough
  • Change in sleep patterns
  • Frequent headaches
  • Strong carving
  • Loss of concentration

Pregnant womenmust compulsorily avoid smoking for avoiding their child in the womb to continue suffering from smoking.

(To be continued-How to quit smoking)