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       Lung Health after Smoking Cessation
   DIR By: LightMove
       Date: October 28, 2021, 3:31 am
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       Millions of people quit smoking every year, and lung health
       after smoking cessation has become a prominent theme among
       healthcare professionals. About 47 percent of smokers attempt to
       quit annually.  This is not surprising given that the number one
       cause of preventable death in the worldwide is smoking. Over
       400,000 people die every year from smoking, and an additional
       50,000 people die from secondhand smoke as well. A lifetime of
       smoking can also lead to a variety of lung diseases like chronic
       obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial lung disease.
       Unfortunately, smoking cessation is the beginning of a long
       road, but the destination is a much healthier and happier place.
       Lung Health after Smoking Cessation
       The human body is constantly fighting for a state of
       equilibrium. That is why our body fights infection and heals
       itself when we are injured. When smoke is introduced into the
       lungs, the body fights back. When smoke leaves the lungs, they
       start to heal immediately. Although the response is quick, the
       progress is incremental when it comes to lung improvement:
       First day– Your blood pressure will drop along with your heart
       rate. Carbon monoxide levels will also drop to the body’s normal
       levels.
       First month– Your lungs will become more efficient in the
       ability to process oxygen, causing your circulation to improve.
       First 9 months– The cilia in your lungs start to function
       properly again reducing the risk of lung infection. Also,
       coughing and shortness of breath should vastly decrease.
       Ten years later– Your risk of lung, mouth, throat, bladder,
       kidney and pancreas cancer drop dramatically.
       Permanent damage is caused by smoking, and though you benefit
       immediately from quitting,  quitting does not completely erase
       the risk of developing a lung-related disease.
       Improving Lung Health
       Although your body’s ability to heal itself is a marvel, it
       needs some help in promoting lung health. There are multiple
       outlets to get help to your lungs. However, the easiest form of
       action is diet and exercise. For example, a study published in
       Thorax showed that men who eat apples have better lung health
       than those who do not.  In this regard, seeking the help of a
       dietitian and fitness trainer can be very helpful, but make sure
       to speak about any planned rehabilitation with you physician
       first.
       Here are some exercises to help your lungs:
       Walking and biking– Exercises that will stimulate heart health
       will help the lungs utilize oxygen more efficiently, which means
       less shortness of breath and deeper breathing. Try speed walking
       and riding a bike for extended periods of time.
       Swimming– You use nearly every muscle in your body when you
       swim. Use caution, swimming can seem simple, but it can be
       strenuous. It’s important that people with lung damage ease into
       swimming.
       Yoga – Another activity that uses most of your body’s
       muscles, yoga can stimulate your lungs through focused
       breathing. Yoga also helps workout your diaphragm, the muscle
       that operates the lungs.
       Breathing exercises– You can use a breathing exerciser like
       OPUMP to perform standardized breathing exercises to help
       improve lung capacity. Try breathing in deeply, and filing the
       lung cavity. When you exhale, purse your lips and breathe
       slowly.  Then, try holding your breath for a few seconds before
       inhaling again. Repeat this exercise to see if you can increase
       the time you hold your breath.
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       The health benefits to smoking cessation are indisputable. Your
       lungs bounce back slowly, and with a little help from you, they
       can once again function properly. Sticking to a plan will yield
       greater benefits after you have quit smoking.
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