How do cigarettes affect the body? – Krishna Sudhir

By rjoachim | November 18, 2023
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Decreased lung function
  • Increased risk of respiratory infections
  • Increased production of mucus
  • Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat
  • Decreased sense of taste and smell
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Long-term effects of smoking

  • Increased risk of cancer, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and emphysema
  • Decreased fertility
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis
  • Increased risk of skin wrinkles
  • Increased risk of gum disease
  • Increased risk of cataracts
  • Decreased immune system function

Other effects of smoking

  • Smoking can damage the lining of the stomach and intestines, which can lead to ulcers.
  • Smoking can damage the blood vessels, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
  • Smoking can damage the lungs, which can lead to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
  • Smoking can damage the immune system, which can make it harder for the body to fight off infections.

Smoking and secondhand smoke

Secondhand smoke is the smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette or from the exhaled smoke of a smoker. Secondhand smoke contains many of the same harmful chemicals as cigarette smoke. Secondhand smoke can cause cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory problems in nonsmoking adults and children.

If you are a smoker, the best thing you can do for your health is to quit. Quitting smoking can be difficult, but there are many resources available to help you. Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking. They can help you create a quit plan and provide you with support.

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