Smoking increases the risk of respiratory diseases.
Not only is smoking a direct cause of lung cancer, it also has serious consequences for respiratory health. Specifically, cigarette smoke containing nicotine can reduce lung function, increasing the risk of asthma, sinusitis, and lung cancer.
According to medical experts: Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including hundreds of very toxic chemicals and about 70 that can cause cancer. Cigarette smoke irritates the respiratory tract lining, causing coughing, hoarseness, sore throat, and runny nose.
Frequent exposure to cigarette smoke (passive smoking) reduces the cleaning ability of cilia in the respiratory tract, making it difficult to remove dirt and bacteria, reducing lung function.
This is also one of the main causes of chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, tuberculosis, lung cancer...
Many people mistakenly believe that only those who directly smoke are affected by health. However, exposure to secondhand smoke also causes serious harm.
In addition to affecting the respiratory system, children exposed to cigarette smoke regularly can have slow lung development and are susceptible to infections. For the elderly, cigarette smoke aggravates chronic diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and increases the risk of cancer.
To protect their own health and that of their family, smokers should quit this harmful habit. Families with smokers should encourage them to quit smoking. When going to public places, everyone should stay away from smokers and wear a mask to protect their respiratory system.
Experts have suggested some simple measures to maintain a healthy respiratory system such as deep breathing properly to provide the body with enough oxygen. Yoga breathing exercises also improve the quality of breathing.
Regular exercise helps strengthen the respiratory system and improve lung flexibility. Useful sports include cycling, swimming, walking, jogging, etc.
Use a humidifier when the air is dry to keep your lungs moist. Use non-toxic cleaning products to avoid negative effects on your respiratory system.
Everyone should have a scientific diet, a diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, drink enough water, and prioritize warm water to protect respiratory health./.
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