They also harm the people who are near cigarettes and
breathe the smoke.
Second hand smoke is the smoke that comes out of the lit end
of a cigarette and that a smoker exhales.
Smokers are prone to having COPD
or also known as Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. COPD is an irreversible and
life-threatening lung disease which is composed of emphysema (a long-term,
progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes airways and interferes
with the normal breathing. COPD affects people over the age of 40 and who have
smoked for 20 years or more. It is also more common in men than women.
The symptoms include chronic
cough, shortness of breath and frequent respiratory infections. Progressive COPD symptoms include cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucus membrane
due to lack of oxygen in the blood), headaches, weight loss and coughing with
blood. Long-term smoking is the primary cause of COPD. Exposure to air
pollutants also worsens the disease.
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EMPHYSEMA. You may want to share this post with a smoker after you watch
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The usual test used to diagnose
COPD is called Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Test). This test measures how
much air a person can breathe out into a machine and how fast air can move in
and out of the lung; Computed Tomography (CT) Scan used to assess the severity
of COPD; other examinations include medical and personal history and physical
examinations that will evaluate patient’s risk factor of having the disease.
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COPD TREATMENT
There is no specific treatment to
reverse COPD. The goal of a drug therapy is only to slow down the progress and
prevent the symptoms to flare up. The main treatment is to QUIT smoking if the symptoms are mild.
Doctors may prescribe inhalers or
bronchodilators to relax the muscles and to expand the lung airways. Other oral
medications have also been prescribed (e.g steroid tablets, antibiotics,
bronchodilator and mucolytic medicines). surgery may be offered in some cases.
This operation involves removal
of useless parts of the lungs or air-filled sacs to minimize symptoms.
TIPS ON HOW TO QUIT SMOKING
1. THINK of a
powerful and personal reason to quit. You certainly want to protect your family
from secondhand smoke. Or perhaps the thought of COPD or worst, lung cancer
frightens you. Choose a reason that is strong enough to outweight the urge to
light up.
2. When you stop smoking, nicotine withdrawal may make you feel irritated and
miserable. Nicotine-replacement therapy can help reduce these feelings. Studies
suggest nicotine gum and lozenges can help you quit. So always have your mints
ready all the time when you feel the desire.
3. Get a support group. Tell your
friends, family and co-workers that you’re trying to quit.
4. Learn how to manage stress. One
reason people smoke is that nicotine helps them RELAX. Once you quit, find other means
to cope with stress. Try getting massages or you may listen to soothing music.
You can so try yoga.
It takes great will-power to overcome smoking. Smoking destroys VITAMINS, particularly
VITAMIN C & B. If you smoke, it can be critical to supplement yourself with
these vitamins. Develop a healthy lifestyle. Always remember, Health is Wealth.
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Regular consumption of Splina Liquid
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the acid and alkaline levels, and nourishes our bodies. People especially
those who smoke and those who are diagnosed with COPD are advised to drink at
least 8 to 10 glasses of water with Splina Liquid Chlorophyll to supplement
themselves with proper nutrients that their bodies need.
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