Smoking is simply the inhalation of tobacco and other substances. Smoking is an acts that is rampant in the world today and its incidence is increasing on daily basis. Many people are losing their life basically from smoking related events. Today i will be discussing smoking as a whole

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Efficient breathing delivers oxygen for proper cell growing and vital functions through out human body.

effects of smoking on the respiratory system

Respiratory system is designed to protect the lungs from the occasional inhalation of smoking, dusts and other harmful substances. Everyone knows virtually that smoking affects lungs and it causes addiction. This is due to addiction due to nicotine and its makes every smokers think they most take some dose of nicotine to "feel normal". Cigareete damages the protective mechanism and continue assault it with harmful material daily. Smoking affect overall physical condition of the body. Its affect the respiratory system, circulatory system(heart and it accessories), the reproductory system as well as the immunity of the body system

effects of smoking on the respiratory system which is the lungs.

Effects of smoking on the respiratory system

The effects of tobacco smoke on the respiratory system include:

1. Irritation of the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box)

2. reduced lung function and breathlessness due to swelling and narrowing of the lung airways and excess mucus in the lung passages

3. impairment of the lungs’ clearance system, leading to the build-up of poisonous substances, which results in lung irritation and damage

4. increased risk of lung infection and symptoms such as coughing and wheezing

5. permanent damage to the air sacs of the lungs.

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Effects of smoking on the circulatory system

The effects of tobacco smoke on the circulatory system include:

1. raised blood pressure and heart rate

2. constriction (tightening) of blood vessels in the skin, resulting in a drop in skin temperature

3. less oxygen carried by the blood during exercise

4. 'stickier’ blood, which is more prone to clotting

5. damage to the lining of the arteries, which is thought to be a contributing factor to atherosclerosis (the build-up of fatty deposits on the artery walls)

6. reduced blood flow to extremities (fingers and toes) and also increased risk of stroke and heart attack due to blockages of the blood supply.

Effects of smoking on the immune system( the system that protect the body against disease)

The effects of tobacco smoke on the immune system include:

greater susceptibility to infections such as pneumonia and influenza

more severe and longer-lasting illnesses

lower levels of protective antioxidants (such as vitamin C), in the blood.

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Also smoking affects the reproductory system and the unborn kids.

This is very important we know because of the likely hood of transfer nicotine to our unborn kids. Effects of smoking on the sexual organs

The effects of tobacco smoke on the male body include an increased risk for:

lower sperm count

higher percentage of deformed sperm

genetic damage to sperm

impotence, which may be due to the effects of smoking on blood flow and damage to the blood vessels of the penis.

The effects of tobacco smoke on the female body include:

reduced fertility menstrual cycle irregularities or absence of menstruation

menopause reached one or two years earlier

increased risk of cancer of the cervix

greatly increased risk of stroke and heart attack if the smoker is aged over 35 years and taking the oral contraceptive pill.

How people are expose include

Types of Exposure

Cigarette smoke has similar effects on the respiratory system no matter how it is ingested. Tobacco users themselves inhale mainstream smoke through the cigarette and secondhand smoke in the air. Breathing any amount of secondhand smoke raises the risk for many health problems. Adults and children can inhale airborne secondhand smoke, and pregnant women can transmit it to their developing babies. Toxic particles that cling to smokers’ clothes and hair can contaminate indoor environments as dust. Children are especially vulnerable to this thirdhand particulate.

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It important we say no to smoking so as to avoid the above listed problem and issues that smoking cause. Protect your live and say no to smoking.

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