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How to quit Smoking


Q & A

Frequently asked questions on smoking cessation


Q1. Does smoking help relax? Will smokers feel uncomfortable when quit smoking?
Q2. Will people gain weight after quitting smoking?
Q3. Can the harmful effects of smoking be eliminated if we clean our home frequently?
Q4. Are the cigarettes with mint/fruit flavour or thin packaging less harmful?
Q5. Will an occasional cigarette damage your health?
Q6. 

Secondhand smoke is more hazardous than first-hand smoke. Is it safer to smoke actively than passively?
Q7. When should I quit smoking?
Q8. Will people die immediately after quitting smoking?
Q9. Is it necessary to use cessation aids to quit smoking?
Q10. Can e-cigarettes help smokers quit?
Q11. What should I pay attention to after quitting smoking?
Q12. What to do if I relapse to smoking?

 

 

Does smoking help relax? Will smokers feel uncomfortable when quit smoking? Nicotine in tobacco creates illusion in smokers. In fact, it will raise the adrenaline level, increase heart rate, narrow blood vessels and elevate blood pressure, which will not make people at ease at all. When quitting smoking, people may experience some temporary “withdrawal symptoms” due to the sudden drop of nicotine level. The common symptoms include dizziness, headache, hot temper, distraction, insomnia and unstable emotion. The symptoms varies among different people and are normally most obvious in the first 7 days of quitting and will fade gradually in a month.
 
Will people gain weight after quitting smoking? The taste buds of smokers are damaged. After they quit smoking, the body functions start resuming normal and the senses of taste and smell will also be improved. It is not surprising that people will gain weight if they do not have a balanced diet after quitting smoking. You can be fit with a healthy diet and sufficient exercises.
 
Can the harmful effects of smoking be eliminated if we clean our home frequently? The tobacco smoke cannot be completely vanished by any ventilation system or filter. The toxic substances of third-hand smoke clung to walls and furniture cannot be totally removed by frequent cleaning. To create a clean and fresh living environment, quit smoking is an effective way out.
 
Are the cigarettes with mint/fruit flavour or thin packaging less harmful? It is self-deceived. In fact, as the taste of flavoured cigarettes is more acceptable, people smoke more deeply and the harmful substances will linger in the lungs longer. It is just a promotional strategy of the tobacco industry to create different flavours and packages of cigarette to lure people to smoke and conceal the harmful effects of cigarettes. There are no “safe” cigarettes in the world.
 
Will an occasional cigarette damage your health? The harmful effects of smoking are immediate. The three major killers in tobacco are tar, nicotine and carbon dioxide. Cigarette contains over 7,000 chemicals, most of them are toxic and radioactive including over 70 carcinogens. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and can cause negative health effects. Secondhand smoke is also harmful to non-smokers. Please do not try the first cigarette.
 
Secondhand smoke is more hazardous than first-hand smoke. Is it safer to smoke actively than passively? Smoking causes lung cancer, respiratory diseases, heart diseases and other deadly diseases. Smokers inhale 70% of the tobacco smoke, as well as the secondhand smoke, which is hazardous. Tobacco is addictive. Active smoking is not safer than passive smoking.
 
When should I quit smoking? The earlier you quit, the more you will be benefited. Smoker who quit at the age of 60 may reclaim 3 years of life that might have lost due to smoking. If you quit at the age of 30, you may reclaim 10 years of life.
 
Will people die immediately after quitting smoking? Smoking has long-term harmful effects. Some long-term smokers are diagnosed with fatal diseases after quitting as the damages on their health are already irreversible. The myth of “people die immediately after quitting” is totally wrong. All studies have proved that quitting smoking is good to health. The chances of getting severe diseases can be diminished if you quit earlier.
 
Is it necessary to use cessation aids to quit smoking? Quitters may experience withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation. Studies showed that medications for quitting smoking can relief the symptoms and raise the quit rate effectively. Cessation aids like Nicotine Gum and Nicotine Patch can facilitate smoking cessation but are not essential. Many smokers can quit successfully by their own will and other methods. Consultation of professional medical practitioners or smoking cessation counselors is necessary before using any cessation aids. After all, strong will and persistence is crucial for kicking the smoking habit.
 
Can e-cigarettes help smokers quit? As e-cigarette cartridges may contain various concentrations of nicotine, use of e-cigarettes may cause nicotine dependence and constriction of blood vessels. E-cigarettes also contain unknown and possibly harmful substances which are hazardous to health. The World Health Organization (WHO) does not consider e-cigarettes to be a legitimate nicotine replacement therapy for smokers trying to quit. Smokers are recommended to seek advice from professional cessation services.
 
What should I pay attention to after quitting smoking? After you quit, you should live a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercises and a healthy mind. It is vital to enrich your social life and talk with your loved one or close friends. A well balanced life is essential for preventing relapse to smoking.
 
What to do if I relapse to smoking? Identify the trigger that makes you smoke again and decide how to cope with it when it happens again. Create a new cessation plan and enlist support from smoking cessation counselors if needed.


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