Smoking is harmful to health, but for old smokers, although they understand that smoking is bad, they can't quit smoking.
This is mainly because cigarettes contain nicotine, which is very addictive, and there will be some withdrawal reactions in the early stage of quitting smoking.
Some people have tried to quit smoking and the withdrawal reaction is painful, especially the older you get, the more difficult it is to quit, and the withdrawal reaction may be more pronounced when you quit smoking.
Lao Liu has been smoking since he was young, he is usually in good health, except for a little cough and wheezing, there is no big problem, but recently he always feels dizzy and his blood pressure is high.
The doctor told him that smoking is the main cause of these problems, and advised him to quit smoking as soon as possible, otherwise it will increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and so on.
However, just after a certain dinner, Lao He suddenly felt chest pain and tightness, as if he was pressed by a heavy stone, fortunately, because he was sent to the hospital in time, the doctor used medicine for his condition, and Lao Liu's heart rhythm gradually stabilized. The doctor communicated with Lao Liu's family to understand the possible **, but Lao He had no history of heart disease before, and the family was shocked and suspected that quitting smoking caused the attack of heart attack.
In fact, quitting smoking is beneficial to the body, but there may be some uncomfortable symptoms during the process of quitting smoking, such as anxiety, headache, thirst, etc., which are normal withdrawal reactions.
Long-term smoking can damage the lining of blood vessels, causing blood vessels to constrict, which increases the risk of cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. However, quitting smoking can significantly reduce this risk and improve the overall health of the body.
In the process of quitting smoking, the body needs to gradually adapt to the nicotine-free environment. This process may cause some uncomfortable symptoms, but it usually does not induce serious diseases such as cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction.
In addition, to help ex-smokers successfully quit smoking, doctors often recommend adjunctive measures such as smoking cessation medications or seeking help from a counselor. These measures can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and increase the success rate of quitting.
When people enter their 60s, the body's functions begin to decline gradually, and the functions of various systems are not as good as before.
Quitting smoking can greatly reduce the risk of various diseases. Smoking is one of the leading causes of many diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory infections, etc.
Quitting smoking can improve quality of life. Long-term smoking can cause damage to various organs of the body, leading to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, coughing, chest tightness, etc. Quitting smoking can improve the quality of life for older adults and allow them to live out their later years healthier.
Quitting smoking can also ease the burden on the family. Long-term smoking not only increases medical costs, but also affects the health of family members. If an older person smokes for a long time, then his family is also at a higher risk of developing the disease.
Even after the age of sixty, it is still very necessary to quit smoking, which can reduce the risk of various diseases.
1.Build strong self-efficacy
Think about it if you quit smoking, your body will be healthier, your breath will be fresher, your teeth will be whiter, your food will taste better, and you will save a lot of money on cigarettes.
You can also try to avoid smoking places and put warning signs in a conspicuous position, think about the things you have done successfully, and give yourself positive psychological hints, I have done all the difficult things at the beginning, and now I can be successful in quitting smoking.
In addition to the above self-preparation, you can also seek the help of your doctor to help you get through this difficult time with nicotine replacement medicine.
2.Divert attention
Try to develop a new hobby for yourself, whether it's fitness, flower farming, or even relying on snacking to distract yourself.
If you have reached a state where you can't restrain your addiction to smoking, you can wash your face with cold water or walk around, which can also reduce your desire to smoke.
Generally speaking, as long as you persist for three months, your physiological addiction to smoking will not be very strong, and you have successfully quit smoking by 50% at this time.
3.Consider the feelings of those around you
Smoking not only affects the person's body, but also the smoke from the combustion and the smoke exhaled by the smoker, and these second-hand smoke can also cause harm to those around you.
If one of the parents continues to smoke, the fetus is more likely to have malformations and disabilities after birth than the other children, and even if the fetus is successfully born, it is more likely to develop asthma and chronic pneumonia.
1.Shortness of breath and shortness of breath
People who often smoke a lot of cigarettes, if they have physical discomfort in the process of smoking, often chest tightness, such as shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and poor breathing, they also need to be vigilant, and it is not ruled out that tobacco harmful substances bring physical harm.
The lungs are important respiratory organs, which can obtain oxygen in time to maintain normal life activities. However, if smoking for a long time causes lung lesions, the accumulation of harmful substances or local lesions, and the manifestation of unsmooth breathing is obvious.
2.Persistent cough
Some smokers may have a persistent cough, especially in the morning or after smoking. It is considered to be related to the irritation or even destruction of the tracheal mucosa caused by harmful substances produced by tobacco burning.
It can be a symptom of chronic bronchitis or one of the early signs of lung cancer. If the cough has been persisting for some time and is getting worse, it is also a clear cue that you should actively quit smoking and consult your doctor.
3.Long-term dry cough
It's okay to cough occasionally when the pharynx is irritated, but if a long-term smoker has a frequent dry cough for a period of time, especially after waking up in the morning, the cough is severe.
In addition, if the dry cough lasts for more than two weeks, in addition to ruling out the cause of chronic pharyngitis, it is necessary to consider whether there is a risk of lung cancer. In particular, a dry cough accompanied by hoarseness should not be underestimated.
4.Excessive weight loss, premature aging
When our weight drops for no reason, even if we are able to eat on time, there is no improvement, it is very likely that there is something wrong with our body, especially cancer.
It is best to do some corresponding examinations before the condition is serious, for those who smoke for a long time, ** will also age, which will make us look very old, at least 2 or 3 years older than our peers, which is still conservative.
All in all, it's never too late to quit smoking, and for the sake of your own health and that of your family, you must quit smoking in time.