What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking?

What happens to your body when you quit smoking? How are the major organs and systems affected when a person stops smoking cigarettes? Watch the video to find out!
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➡️ How does smoking affect the Respiratory System?
Over time, smoking causes inflammation in the lungs which constricts the airways and makes it more difficult to breathe. It destroys alveoli which are tiny sacs in the lungs that help distribute oxygen to red blood cells so that it can be transported to other parts of the body. Studies have shown that when a person quits smoking, it results in increased lung capacity and improved breathing within a matter of days after quitting.

➡️ How Does Smoking Affect the Cardiovascular System?
Smoking causes damage that increases your risk of atherosclerosis which is a disease that causes the arteries to harden and narrow due to the buildup of plaque. This ultimately reduces the flow of oxygen-rich blood to organs and other parts of your body. Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, especially when it's combined with other risk factors.

➡️ What are the Effects of Smoking on the Immune System?
The immune system is naturally strong in most people but smoking definitely puts a strain on it. Cigarette smoke irritates lung tissue and makes smokers more susceptible to conditions such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

➡️ What are the Effects of Smoking on the Reproductive System?
Many women who smoke experience fertility problems and find it difficult to get pregnant. Some women smokers who are successful in getting pregnant are at an increased risk of miscarriages or other complications.

➡️ Does Smoking Affect Your Kidneys?
Yes, smoking even has negative effects on the kidneys as well, but it's in an indirect way. Smoking affects the medications that are used to treat high blood pressure. Uncontrolled hypertension for an extended period of time is one of the leading causes of kidney disease.

➡️ How Does Smoking Affect the Nervous System?
Nicotine in tobacco is a very addictive compound that affects the nervous system. When a person smokes, nicotine reaches the brain in a matter of seconds and acts as both a stimulant and a depressant to the central nervous system.

➡️ What Happens to Your Skin When You Quit Smoking?
The chemicals found in cigarette smoke can have detrimental effects on your skin. As previously mentioned, smoking causes narrowed arteries and decreased blood flow. When the blood flow is reduced, the skin cells receive less oxygen and nutrients.

➡️ Does Smoking Cause Hair Loss?
Smoking does, in fact, have similar effects on hair as well. Studies found that the chemicals found in cigarette smoke, when inhaled, can contribute to hair loss. Similar to your skin, hair follicles also suffer because of the slowing of blood circulation in the body caused by smoking.

➡️ What are the Effects of Smoking on Oral Health?
It should be noted that those who smoke cigarettes are more likely to suffer from dental problems such as: Bad breath, Stained teeth, Gum disease, Loss of taste and smell, Increased plaque and tartar build-up, and an Increased risk of oral cancer.

➡️ Is There a Link Between Smoking and Breast Cancer?
As doctors expected, many studies have linked smoking to an increased risk of breast cancer. This is especially true for women who start smoking before they have their first child. A study found that they are 61% more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer compared to women who never smoked.

➡️ What are the Effects of Smoking on Mental Health?
Smoking tends to cause relaxation in the short-term which temporarily reduces stress. This is one of the reasons it's so addicting.

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