Five Serious Diseases Caused by Smoking
STOP SMOKING - Stop Harming Yourself and Those Around You
1. Lung Cancer
The leading cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Tobacco smoke damages lung tissue and causes DNA mutations, leading to the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells.
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Long-term smoking destroys the alveoli, reducing the lungs' ability to exchange oxygen. As a result, the body receives insufficient oxygen, causing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, particularly during physical activity.
3. Pneumonia
Smoking increases the risk of pneumonia.
- Infectious pneumonia: Caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
- Non-infectious pneumonia: Caused by inhalation of substances that irritate the respiratory tract, resulting in inflammation of the lungs.
4. Diabetes Mellitus
Smoking increases the risk of diabetes mellitus because chemicals in tobacco smoke can reduce the effectiveness of insulin, leading to impaired glucose regulation.
5. Stroke
Smoking increases the risk of stroke by promoting vascular inflammation and increasing the likelihood of blood clot formation. Research has shown that approximately 20% of stroke patients have a history of direct cigarette smoking.
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Kasemrad Chachoengsao Hospital Five Serious Diseases Caused by Smoking
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