Smoking and your body
The effects of smoking on your health
We all know smoking can lead to all sorts of health problems.
But did you know that when you smoke, you get less oxygen? At
the same time nicotine makes your heart beat faster and raises your
blood pressure. Tar ends up in your lungs.
Why it's good to be a quitter
Over time, smoking obstructs or narrows the small airways in
your lungs and destroys the air sacs there. It clogs your arteries
and causes blood clots. But when you quit smoking, you cut your
risk of everything from mouth ulcers and high blood pressure to
stroke, heart disease and cancer.
Feel the benefit
Whatever your age, however long you've been a smoker, you'll
start feeling better. In fact, some of the benefits of
stopping smoking are almost instant. It won't take long
before your heart can pump more blood around your body more
easily. And that means more oxygen. When you quit, your
body will thank you for it. You'll find your breathing improves,
you're less likely to get colds and flu and you'll find physical
activity much easier.