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Smoking is known as one of the hardest habits in the world to quit. As the world's largest tobacco consumer, China has as many as 300 million smokers. However, the harm caused by smoking cannot be ignored, and it not only endangers the health of the smoker himself, but also may affect the people around him. According to statistics, about 1 million people die from smoking-related diseases in China every year. Thankfully, more and more people are becoming aware of the dangers of smoking and have decided to quit. So, after quitting smoking, how do our lungs achieve a change of heart?
1. Understand the structure of the lungs.
To understand how your lungs change after quitting smoking, let's first look at the basic structure of your lungs. The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system and are made up of two lobes, each of which is divided into lobules. The alveoli are the smallest unit of the lungs, and their walls are very thin and made up of only one layer of epithelial cells, which allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to be easily exchanged through the alveolar walls.
2. The harm of smoking to the lungs.
Smoking can cause a series of pathological changes in the lungs, mainly including the following:
1.Nicotine dependence: Smoking can lead to the body's nicotine dependence, making it difficult for smokers to extricate themselves.
2.Tar damage: The tar in cigarettes is a major hazard in the lungs, which causes the alveolar walls to thicken and affect gas exchange.
3.Free radical damage: The harmful substances in cigarettes produce a large number of free radicals, which disrupt the antioxidant balance of the lungs and lead to cell damage.
4.Carcinogenicity: Smoking is closely related to the increased risk of a variety of cancers, such as lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, etc.
3. Self-repair of the lungs after quitting smoking.
1.After quitting smoking, nicotine dependence in the lungs gradually decreases and respiratory symptoms are relieved.
2.After 10 hours of quitting smoking, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood decreases and the concentration of oxygen rises.
3.After 1-90 days of quitting smoking, the lungs begin to repair themselves. The alveoli begin to regain elasticity, and lung function gradually improves.
4.Quitting smoking for 1 year halves the risk of cardiovascular disease.
5.Quitting smoking for 5 years halves the risk of lung cancer.
6.After 10 years of quitting smoking, the risk of cardiovascular disease is reduced to a similar level as that of non-smokers.
Fourth, dry advice to help quit smoking successfully.
1.Set quit goals: Clarify the reasons and goals for quitting, such as good health, family happiness, etc.
2.Removal of smoking environment: Stay away from smoking places and avoid**.
3.Say no to social smoking: Refuse to be smoked by others and be determined to quit smoking.
4.Choose alternatives, such as chewing gum, candies, etc., to alleviate discomfort during the smoking cessation process.
5.Regular work and rest: Maintain a good work and rest to enhance the body's resistance.
6.Increase exercise: Increase exercise appropriately to improve physical fitness.
7.Psychological adjustment: Maintain an optimistic attitude and actively cope with the difficulties and challenges in the process of quitting smoking.
8.Seek support: Seek support and help from family, friends, doctors, etc., to cope with the quitting process.
In short, quitting smoking is a process of heart-to-heart transformation in the lungs. After quitting smoking, the lungs will repair themselves to a certain extent. However, quitting smoking is not an easy task and requires strong determination and external support from the smoker. As long as we take the first step to quit smoking, we believe that one day, our lungs will be rejuvenated. Here, I sincerely hope that every smoker can successfully quit smoking and embrace a healthy life.
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