Smoking in any form is nicotine addiction and is harmful to almost all the organs of body, including smokeless tobacco which contains 28 cancer causing agents. Passive smoker’s are at a greater risk.
A chronic smoker with cancer of larynx came to our E.N.T casualty department with breathing difficulty. My professor advised him admission for tracheostomy (making a hole in neck and putting tube in trachea).
We were stunned to see from window that patient went out and started smoking in a corner. My professor called him inside got angry on him and he promised not to ever smoke…
Smoking is difficult to quit but strong will power and family support helps. Strong motivation is required as person will often swear on his loved one to quit and smoke very next moment going to the extent of lying and hiding. But help of loved one by being supportive, understanding and caring will certainly help. Take help of a doctor, keep yourself busy, change company, do exercise and meditation.
11 th march was ‘No Smoking Day’ an annual health awareness day in the United Kingdom. The theme of the 2009 campaign is ‘Take the first step’ which encourages smokers to take the first step and quit on No Smoking Day.
You can visit E.N.T. USA site for Tobacco facts and cancer
and health hazards of smoking on medindia
Smoking adversely affects head to toe…it not only reduces life but also makes life miserable-
Cancer of mouth, lips, throat, oesophagus, pancreas, kidney, bladder
Lung damage, bronchitis, asthma
Heart disease-heart attack and high blood pressure
Blood vessel disease- causing gangrene of foot
Sleep disorders
Frequent cold, cough, sore throat
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Discoloration of teeth
Dry skin
Infertility
Miscarriage in pregnant mother
Adversely affect unborn child
Everybody is aware of its dangerous effects but still blow the puffs; for some it gives social status, to some it is frequent breaks in office, some simply smoke to kill boredom, some smoke to enjoy and others to relieve stress. But take care of yourself and your loved ones and take the first step to quit…
