For smokers, few things have the allure of lighting up that first cigarette in the morning. The smoking process can be almost mystical, or romantic, as the flame caresses the end of the cigarette. Nothing quite matches the taste as you draw that smoke down the cigarette into your mouth and then down into your lungs. The calming, soothing sensation helps start your day, helps deal with stressful situations and generally makes you feel better. However, that romanticized view is more than a bit distorted. Smoking has terrible, even frightening side effects.
If you stop smoking today, you can help reduce your chances of developing these diseases.
Most smokers are well aware their habit can cause lung cancer – the warning is printed on the cigarette package quite prominently and there is no lack of news coverage. The dangers of smoking don't stop with lung cancer, though. The fearful truth is that smoking can cause an incredible array of diseases, killing you by inches, everyday. This slow, lingering death is a terrible thing to witness for your loved ones.
- Mouth cancer
- Throat cancer
- Voice box cancer
- Cancer of the esophagus
- Stomach cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Kidney and pancreas cancer
- As well as leukemia
Allof these Cancers are a Side Effect of Smoking!
That list doesn't even include the following…
Emphysema, COPD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, dyspnea, heart disease, high blood pressure, angina, stroke, heart attack and blood vessel and artery blockages in the legs are other common side effects of smoking. Studies show that if you stop smoking , your body begins healing immediately.
Does this sound a bit overwhelming?It should frighten and shock you.
Imagine no longer being able to walk down the street because of cardio vascular disease in your legs. Imagine trying to face your reflection each morning, with mouth or throat cancer. Imagine the phlegm and sputum building up within your lungs and throat, bubbling with each breath, choking you with each inhalation, until you gasp for even the smallest breath.
Smokers know that lung cancer is possibly awaiting them due to their "habit."However, the long list of other toe-curling diseases should be enough to make anyone want tostop smoking. Quitting cigarettes now, no matter your age, or how long you've been smoking, can help you prevent this horrible, bleak future from becoming reality.
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