What are the dangers of smoking for men?

　　Nowadays, many smokers have realized the dangers of smoking, and many are determined to quit smoking. But unfortunately, not long after some people quit smoking, they cannot resist the temptation and start smoking again. As everyone knows, this behavior of smoking again after quitting smoking is extremely undesirable, and its harm is even more serious than not quitting smoking.

　　Improper smoking cessation may worsen the condition

　　Experts from an American university once conducted a survey on 477 quitters. The results show that improper smoking cessation will aggravate smokers’ existing disease condition. People who quit smoking and then return to smoking experience faster lung failure compared with people who have always smoked. Relapse smokers are more susceptible to toxic substances in cigarettes and are more likely to become addicted than regular smokers. After "relapse", they inhale more cigarettes, and the degree of inhalation of each puff is deeper, which is harmful to the body. healthy The impact is self-evident. Therefore, once smokers quit smoking, they must resolutely resist the temptation of cigarettes and quit smoking completely to avoid "relapse" causing greater damage to the body.

　　Generally speaking, most relapses occur soon after quitting smoking, while a small number of people relapse months or even years after quitting smoking. Preventing "relapse" is a very important step in the process of quitting smoking. Those who want to quit smoking may wish to refer to the following methods to avoid relapse. People who quit smoking and then return to smoking experience faster lung failure compared with people who have always smoked.

　　Avoid "temptation" to control the desire to smoke

　　When smokers quit smoking, their urge to smoke does not completely disappear. In some specific "dangerous" situations, such as people smoking around, high pressure, tense interpersonal relationships, irritability, drinking, etc., there will be a stronger urge to smoke. In order to avoid "relapse", ex-smokers should try to avoid these situations and prepare targeted "countermeasures" in advance to deal with "dangerous" situations. For example, when you have the urge to smoke, take a few slow, deep breaths, or find something else to do to divert your attention.

　　Create an environment that avoids “relapse”

　　Inform your spouse, family members, friends, colleagues and other close contacts that you have quit smoking, ask them to supervise you, and ask smokers around you to try not to smoke in front of you. When starting to quit smoking, smokers must throw away all cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays and other items. Choose some alternatives, such as chewing gum, toothpicks, pencils, spoons, etc. to help overcome the repetitive movements of your hands and mouth that you used to make every day when smoking. Place warning signs in places where people used to smoke, such as: "Don't smoke when you get up," "Don't smoke after meals," etc.

　　Choose a smoking cessation method that suits you

　　There are two main ways to quit smoking, one is the "gradual taper method" and the other is the "sudden stop method". “Although the "sudden stop method" will cause smokers to experience a series of uncomfortable symptoms in the first two weeks of quitting smoking, it is more effective. “The "gradual tapering method" lasts longer, and it is often difficult for quitters to adhere to it. Ex-smokers may wish to review