What happens to the heart due to smoking, why does the risk of heart attack increase?

Take one puff, what happens with one puff? You must have heard this many times from your friends who are fond of cigarettes, maybe you have started using it or are thinking about doing it. Today we will give you the answer to what happens with one puff. One gets into the habit of smoking cigarettes with just one puff. One cigarette in the first day, gradually two, then three and this number keeps increasing. Some people become chain smokers, that is, they start smoking cigarettes one after the other. Smoking cigarettes damages the lungs and causes lung cancer. You already know this but cigarette not only harms your lungs but smoking also harms the heart and causes huge harm, how? In this health article, we will know what kind of harm does cigarette smoking cause to the heart? The risk of which diseases increases by smoking cigarettes? If you smoke cigarettes, then keep an eye on which heart related symptoms? If you want to quit smoking, what is the right way to do it?


What harm does cigarette smoking cause to the heart?

Smoking cigarettes can harm the heart in many ways. The most important method is smoking. Smoking releases nicotine and many other harmful chemicals, due to which the arteries of the heart narrow and the blood starts thickening. This increases the chance of thrombosis. Thrombosis means clotting in the blood vessels. There is also a risk of plaque accumulation in the arteries. This is called atherosclerosis. In future, all these things increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Its apart from this, smoking cigarettes can also cause heart rate i.e. pulse rate to become irregular or fast. All these bad effects are caused by smoking on the heart.

The risk of which diseases increases by smoking cigarettes?

Smoking cigarettes causes many diseases. These diseases are not only related to the heart but also to the lungs and other organs. This mainly includes heart diseases like heart attack, heart failure, coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease. In peripheral artery disease, there is blockage in the arteries that carry blood to the arms and legs. Apart from heart, smoking can cause lung cancer. This can lead to respiratory diseases, such as COPD or chronic cough. Cancers of some other parts of the body are also related to smoking like mouth cancer, throat cancer, bladder or kidney cancer. Apart from this, there may also be problem of infertility in youth.

If you smoke cigarettes, keep an eye on the heart related symptoms.

  • There is pressure or heaviness in the chest while walking 
  • shortness of breath while walking or doing any work 
  • fatigue and anxiety
  • Pain in hands and feet while walking or doing some work
  • Having breathing problems, such as frequent cough, shortness of breath even after walking a little 

If this type of problem occurs, we should be alert. This is an important symptom.

What is the right way to quit smoking?

The most important way to quit smoking is your own determination and willpower. Quitting cigarettes can only be done with one's determination and willpower. Apart from this, you can take the help of your family and friends in making this determination and quitting smoking. You can also consult your doctor. There are some medicines which help in quitting smoking. Along with this, there are also some nicotine gums and some patches, which reduce the symptoms after quitting cigarettes. However, the most important thing is your determination and willpower.

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Cigarettes are dangerous for every part of your body, so quit it. If you are not able to quit on your own then you can take professional help.

Shah Rukh Khan announced he has quit smoking during his 59th birthday celebration

Shah Rukh Khan quit smoking, why is he still short of breath?

If this is happening to you too, then know why this is happening and how to deal with it? King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan celebrated his 59th birthday on 2 November. In an event organized on this occasion, Shahrukh told that he has quit smoking. Actually, Shahrukh has been a chain smoker, that is, he used to smoke one cigarette after another. You can guess for yourself how many cigarettes he would smoke in a day but now he has said no to cigarettes completely. During an event, Shahrukh Khan said such a thing that people who have quit smoking stood up because many people face this problem. Shahrukh Khan said that even after quitting smoking, he is feeling short of breath. They thought that this would not happen after quitting cigarettes but it is still happening. He hopes to recover soon. Any person who smokes a cigarette has problem of breathlessness, but why does this happen even after quitting cigarette and how to get relief from it? 

Doctors say that cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. When these chemicals enter the body, the blood vessels shrink. Due to which the lungs get less oxygen. When a person quits cigarettes, the lungs start healing. The blood vessels start dilating. This increases blood flow. In such a situation, a person may face difficulty in breathing because the body takes time to become normal, but it also gets cured gradually. Anxiety and stress also occur after quitting smoking. Due to this, breathing becomes faster and starts bloating, however the good thing is that this problem lasts only for a short time. You can get relief from this side effect of quitting smoking. 

For this – 

  • Keep yourself hydrated. 
  • Drink about seven to eight glasses of water a day. 
  • Do deep breathing exercise i.e. take deep breaths. 
This improves lung capacity. To reduce stress, do yoga, meditate, you can also walk briskly, do swimming and cycling. With these, the lungs are able to function better.


DISCLAIMER : The information, treatment methods and advice given are based on the experience of experts and the public domain. Before implementing any advice, please consult your doctor. This health article does not advise you to take medicines on your own.


Anil paal 


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