What are Some of the Warning
Signs that Tell You it’s Time to Give Up Smoking?
The very fact that scores of Australians as well as people the world
over die due to smoking related illnesses each year should be a big
warning sign that tells you to quit smoking. And if you’re wondering
what to look out for when it comes to your smoking habits in particular,
there’s plenty as well.
Smoking affects various organs of your body and there are different
signs that tell you which organ is under fire (from the tobacco abuse,
of course). If you go through any of the signs mentioned below, it’s
time you stop smoking. The Respiratory System:
If you experience shortness of breath with little or no physical
activity, it’s a sign. This is also the case if you have difficulty
breathing while undertaking no physical activity. If you suffer from
chronic cough or chronic mucus production for over a couple of weeks, it
could indicate that you have a lung disease; and this requires you to
stop smoking immediately. Wheezing is another sure sign and if you are
also coughing up blood, not only do you need to quit smoking, but you
would also need to head to a good doctor who specializes in respiratory
illnesses. The Heart and the Arteries:
Shortness of breath can also be indicative of heart disease, and in
either case, you do need to stop smoking. Pain in your chest can be
indicative of angina pectoris or an upcoming heart attack, and these
also require you to quit smoking immediately. The affect of smoking on
your arteries and blood vessels does not usually show until it’s quite
late, and this is the case when it comes to conditions such as coronary
artery disease, gangrene, or ulcers in the feet and legs. Cancer:
If you experience difficulties in swallowing, or if you suffer from
persistent hoarseness in your throat, it could be a sign of oral cancer
or cancer of the larynx. If you have blood in your urine, and do not
experience pain while urinating, it could indicate cancer of the
bladder. In both these scenarios, your quitting smoking with immediate
effect is very important.
Besides, smoking is also known to decrease your stamina, increase
fatigue, affect your senses of taste and smell, and can also lead to
premature skin ageing as well as hair loss.
So if these are conditions that you wish to avoid, then quitting smoking
is surely your best bet. |
