Stop Smoking NOW
If you have asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, you most likely already know that smoking is not good for your health. Let’s face it, smoking is bad for you.
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Over time, breathing tobacco smoke irritates the airways and destroys the stretchy fibers in the lungs. Additionally, secondhand smoke can cause harm so be aware of the dangers that are created. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 50,000 deaths this year from heart disease in non-smokers who live with smokers. Non-smokers who breathe in secondhand smoke take in nicotine and other toxic chemicals just like smokers do.
Smoking cessation
Damage to your lungs can’t be reversed, so treatment focuses on controlling symptoms and minimizing further damage. The most essential step in any treatment plan for smokers with lung disease is to stop all smoking. It’s the only way to keep from getting worse. It is never too late to quit. No matter how long you have smoked or how serious your disease is, quitting smoking can help stop the damage to your lungs.
Talk to your doctor about treatments that can help.
Published Date:
10/06/2009
