Smoking Effects
Bronchitis / Emphysema • Chronic inflammatory condition in the lungs that causes coughing and breathlessness, which could worsen over the years. Heart Diseases / Strokes • Smokers are 2 to 6 times more likely to suffer a heart attack than the non-smokers. • Increases their risk of getting stroke 3 times more than non-smokers. Ulcer • More likely to get stomach or duodenal ulcer than a non-smoker. • The longer and more cigarettes you smoke, the chances of getting an ulcer are higher. • About one-fifth of all ulcers are due to smoking. • Smoking slows down the healing process of ulcer. Sore Throats • High frequency on getting sore throats and slow recovery.
• Causes discomfort and irritation to the throat. • At extreme discomfort may render speech conversation not possible. • Frequent toilet trip to clear throat phlegm. Body Immunity System • Lowers immune system of the body. • Prone to illness and slow recovery. • 4 times more likely get blood infections or meningitis than non-smokers. Taste and Smell Disorders • Poor sense of taste and ability to identify odors. • Cuts down the sense of enjoyment of a meal. • Affects appetite. Sex and Fertility • May cause impotency or penile erectile dysfunction to male smokers.
January 17th, 2009







