Physical reaction on the fifth day of quitting smoking

Cigarettes are nicotine. Many people may smoke frequently due to work pressure, life troubles, social engagements, etc. Cigarettes are something that you will become addicted to once you start smoking. Many people want to quit smoking. They know that cigarettes are harmful to the body and cause various diseases. Many people have tried many methods to quit smoking, but all ended in failure. Some people persist, but every day of quitting smoking is difficult to endure. The first day of quitting smoking may be okay, but how will the body react on the fifth day?

Smoking can cause:

1. Lung disease: When cigarettes burn, they release 38 toxic chemicals, among which the main harmful ingredients are tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, dioxins and irritating smoke. Tar is harmful to the mouth, throat, trachea and lungs. The tar in tobacco smoke is deposited on the villi of the lungs, destroying their function, increasing sputum, and causing chronic bronchial lesions, leading to tracheitis, emphysema, cor pulmonale, and lung cancer.

2. Cardiovascular disease: Carbon monoxide in cigarettes reduces the oxygen content in the blood, causing related diseases such as high blood pressure. Smoking causes coronary artery vasoconstriction, reducing or blocking the supply and causing myocardial infarction. Smoking can increase adrenaline, causing the heart rate to accelerate, increase the heart load, affect blood circulation and lead to more than 20 diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, sudden death syndrome, decreased respiratory function and stroke.

3. Smoking causes cancer: Studies have found that smoking is the fastest and most effective way to produce free radicals. Every puff of cigarette produces at least 100,000 free radicals, which can lead to cancer and many chronic diseases.

4. Smoking can also cause osteoporosis and early menopause. Smoking can cause men to lose their sexual and reproductive functions. Smoking during pregnancy can lead to premature birth and low birth weight of the fetus, and increase the chance of miscarriage. Smoking yellows teeth and causes bad breath.

5. The harm of smoking to intelligence. Smoking can affect a person's concentration. Smoking seriously affects people's intelligence and memory, thereby reducing work and study efficiency.

Symptoms of quitting smoking:

Symptom 1: Strong urge to smoke

Especially in the first few days before quitting smoking, the craving for cigarettes is very strong. If you want to quit smoking successfully, you must throw away all cigarette-related items. If you persist for 3-7 days, your craving for cigarettes will decrease.

Symptom 2: Increased appetite

The reason why your appetite increases after you quit smoking is that the nicotine in cigarettes has the effect of suppressing your appetite, and your appetite will return to normal when you stop smoking.

It is recommended to maintain your original food intake and drink more water when quitting smoking!

Symptom 3: Cough

Years of smoking causes a large amount of mucus to be produced in the lungs. After you quit smoking, the mucus will loosen and be discharged from the respiratory tract, and the cilia will begin to move again. You will generally cough for a period of time, and may even have black sputum. This is normal detoxification. If you find any abnormalities, it is recommended to go to the hospital.

Symptom 4: Dry mouth and bad smell

This is mainly because long-term smoking leads to a lack of water-soluble vitamins in the body, which can easily cause oral ulcers, dry mouth, and thirst. Drink more water, eat more fresh fruits, avoid irritating food intake, and reduce drinking.

Symptom 5: Abnormal emotions

For example, anxiety, irritability, and temper tantrums. If you get angry, try to find other ways to control it, or vent it appropriately! For example, deep breathing, taking a walk, etc.

Symptom 6: Lack of concentration

Long-term smoking makes the brain dependent on nicotine. When you first quit smoking, the receptors in the brain will get rid of the dependence on nicotine. This is a normal withdrawal reaction. You can choose to take deep breaths to adjust

Symptom 7: Abnormal sleep

For example, interrupted sleep, insomnia, drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, etc., can return to normal after about one month of quitting smoking!