Lung cancer ranks first in cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Early detection is vital to prevent the harmful effects of lung cancer. It is known that the biggest cause of lung cancer is smoking. Chest diseases specialist Ayşe Nigar Halis spoke about the damage caused by smoking on the human body.
THE DAMAGES OF SMOKING DO NOT CONTINUE TO COUNT
Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Ayşe Nigar Halis said, “As soon as cigarettes are absorbed in the body, 8 thousand harmful substances, nearly 100 of which are carcinogenic substances, harm all organs by mixing them into the blood. Smoking is the cause of 90 percent of lung cancer, from cardiovascular diseases to stroke, heart attack and many cancers, especially lung cancer.
SOCIETY ACCEPTED TOXIC SUBSTANCE
Smoking is a substance that harms all kinds of cells in the body, from bladder cancer to other stomach cancers and diabetes. And unfortunately, since the sale of cigarettes is legal, it is a toxic substance accepted by the society. The first harm that comes to mind in smoking; cardiovascular disease and the first affected systems are lungs, shortness of breath, cough, continuous sputum production, decrease in effort capacity in the long term, and fatigue while walking. Apart from this, as soon as the veins begin to be affected, the person can have a stroke or have a heart attack. Smoking can cause any type of cancer. ” said.
POSSIBLE TO QUIT SMOKING IF DESIRED
Saying that it is possible to quit smoking, Dr. Ayşe Nigar Halis said, “Of course it is possible to quit smoking. It is possible at first with the will of the person. It is not possible for a person who does not want to quit smoking, does not put it on his agenda, and does not feel ready to quit smoking. First, the person must prepare himself to quit smoking. He must want it. “She spoke.
THE FIRST THREE WEEKS ARE VERY IMPORTANT
Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Ayşe Nigar Halis continued, “The first 3 weeks of a heavily addicted person are the most difficult period when you quit smoking. There are withdrawal symptoms in the first 3 weeks. It’s a substance abuse. The moment the substance is missing from the body, the person feels stress, restlessness, sleep problems, irritability, a constant lack of something, a need to reach a substance that creates problems in concentration in his mind. It is very important that we support the person, especially in the first 3 weeks.” she said.
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