Dr. Faculty Member Osman El Jundi said that 9 February was celebrated as the day of cessation of the world in our country and the world in order to improve the awareness of healthy life in the society, to raise awareness about tobacco use and damages, to leave to tobacco products to those who use it.
‘Smoking poses a threat to lung health’
Cigarette Stating that its use is not only the lungs, but also threatens the health of all organs and causes various fatal diseases, El Jundi said, “The use of all tobacco products, especially cigarettes, causes significant health problems in the lungs. Smoking is the main cause of permanent and progressive disease in the bronchus system in the lung, known as chronic bronchitis and COPD.
In addition, smoking, which increases the risk of lung infection, extends the treatment time and makes infection more resistant as it affects the immunity of the lungs negatively. The most important and deadly disease caused by cigarettes is lung cancer, which is often diagnosed lately due to insidious progress. Even in individuals exposed to cigarette smoke, they may develop the diseases mentioned above even though they have never smoked, “he warned.
El Jundi noted that smoking has an important factor in the development of all cancers starting from oral to the breech and said, “Smoking negatively changes our sense of tasting the hygiene of the mouth. Especially in children who stay in cigarette smoke, growth retardation and the upper and lower respiratory tract infections increase infections, “he said.
‘Nicotine is developing addiction’
Stating that the habit and addictive substance in cigarette smoke is nicotine, El Jundi said, “Nicotine is absorbed from the mouth and lungs immediately after smoking and performs a rapid acceleration in the blood. The rapidly rising nicotine level causes the release of a neurotransmitter, known as dopamine, which gives temporary satisfaction, relaxation and pleasure in the brain. However, as cigarette consumes, tolerance develops and a higher dose of nicotine will be required to see the same effect. However, nicotine only plays a role in addiction, “he said.
El Jundi noted that the smoke reaches the lungs in two ways while smoking and said, “The smoke directly drawn to the mouth and lungs and the smoke coming out of the cigarette end indirectly reaches the lungs. Both fumes are dangerous and affect health negatively, “he said.
The fall of cigarette age increases addiction
Stating that the age of starting cigarettes has fallen a little further every year, El Jundi said, “Starting smoking at an early age increases addiction and reduces the likelihood of quitting smoking. Acetaldehyde in cigarettes, especially in the age of 13 to 19, contributes to addiction. For this reason, young people who start smoking during adolescence are connected to smoking more quickly and are more difficult to quit smoking in the future. Genetically, people who have nicotine destruction in the liver are less needed for daily cigarettes. Nicotine and dopamine destruction people feel more smoking to see the same effect. For this reason, some people are content with only 5 cigarettes per day, some people smoke 40-60 pieces a day, “he said.
‘Triggering factors need to be aware
Stating that there are some situations that trigger the desire to smoke, El Jundi said, “While consuming alcohol, driving at work, driving, driving and enjoying the social environments that are enjoyed, especially smoking. The person who wants to quit smoking must become aware of triggering factors to overcome nicotine dependence and make a plan to deal with them. The risk of addiction in people who drink various tobacco products is increasing. Starting at an early age, genetic factors, children growing with the parent who smoke, depression, anxiety, stress exposed and substance use increases the risk of tobacco use, “he said.
‘Expert support should be received in quitting smoking’
Stating that expert support should be obtained in quitting smoking, El Jundi said, “quitting smoking, regardless of how much smoking is smoked, improves health. Calling smoking is not easy. A strong will may be possible to get rid of nicotine addiction with an insightful environment that supports the person, and with the guidance of an experienced physician who can communicate if necessary. Cigarette addiction should be done with a comprehensive and medical guidance as it depends on many environmental and social behaviors other than nicotine. First of all, the person must ask for this and it is important to declare the desired date. ‘Today, tomorrow, on the feast or next year,’ instead of setting targets in line with a certain strategy in line with a certain and relatively close history targeting will affect the success of the treatment well, “he said.
(DHA)