Changes in the body after quitting smoking for days, hours, months, men, women. The consequences of what is happening

Smoking has a negative effect on all organs, as the substances that make up tobacco smoke affect the metabolism. In this regard, the smoker with the experience of quitting smoking more difficult than the beginner. After giving up a bad habit, the recovery is gradual, with each passing hour. It is important to prepare for the restructuring and changes in the body.

The composition of tobacco smoke, the harm caused by nicotine

Smoking - the inhalation of vapor and tar produced during smoking smoldering vegetation. Knowledge of tobacco composition allows to fully appreciate the damage caused to the body of the smoking process.

Names of Parts	Description of the action
Tar and solids
Nicotine	Adversely affect the performance of all organs. It is the most dangerous and the most toxic components of the cigarette
Phenol	It affects the activity of the nervous system
resins	Disrupt the functioning of the lung tissue, worsen oxygen exchange
Zinc	It causes the development of pathologies in the respiratory system and allergic reactions
Arsenic	Toxic and can accumulate in all the organs, disrupting their activities
Aluminum	Violates the activity of brain cells, impairs the blood
Cadmium	It causes pathology in the urinary system, is the cause of miscarriages and malformations of the fetus
Lead	Toxic elements are able to accumulate in the body violates the activities of all bodies
Radium	Radioactive element, causing mutations bodies
vapor
Carbon monoxide	It prevents the flow of oxygen to organs and tissues
Butane	May cause suffocation and heart failure in the
Methane	It interferes with the nervous system
Nitrogen	Worsens the condition of blood vessels and blood composition. Cause cancer
Ammonia	It affects the nerve cells
Acetone	It reduces the oxygen supply is able to accumulate in the body, displays slow
hydrogen cyanide	Prevents purification of the bronchi of the toxins, causing oxygen starvation
acrolein	Toxic. Excreted through the kidneys, so it can cause cystitis. Violates the activities of all organs and systems
benzopyrene	Prevents the flow of nutrients into the cells, causing their death

The table shows only the most aggressive components of tobacco. The full composition of smoke comes about 4000 elements, which when ingested violate its activity.

Pathology, developing as a result of inhalation of tobacco smoke:

• respiratory disease due to accumulation of toxins;
• anoxia of all organs and tissues;
• disruption of the heart muscle (arrhythmia, heart attack, chest pain);
• abnormalities in the functioning of the nervous system (memory loss, irritation, tremors of the fingers);
• deterioration of the skin (yellowness increased dryness, early wrinkles);
• bad smell from the mouth, yellowing enamel, hoarseness in the voice;
• the fragility of the nail plate and hair;
• reduction in strength of bone and cartilage tissues;
• diseases of the digestive tract (gastritis, ulcers, impaired gastric acidity);
• development of cancer cells;
• decreased immunity;
• worsening of erection and reduced likelihood of conception, and pathology of the reproductive organs;
• fetal distress, miscarriage and stillbirth;
• violation status and blood vessels composition;
• diseases of the urinary system;
• deterioration of taste and smell;
• decline in the quality of vision and hearing;
• toxins poisoning the body.

In childhood, tobacco provokes growth retardation, mental and physical development.

withdrawal symptoms and causes of smoking addiction

Changes in the body after quitting smoking begin with withdrawal syndrome. This negative reaction to the sudden absence of substances entering the body on a daily basis. This condition develops in smokers due to the termination of the nicotine receipt.

Nicotine has a calming effect on the nervous system.

A non-smoker this is the function of the substance acetylcholine. With long-term tobacco use acetylcholine production stops and restarts immediately after giving up cigarettes. As a result, the body is experiencing a strong nervous strain. Symptomatology goes through 1-3 weeks or 3-6 months. It depends on the length of the smoker, age and general condition of the body.

The syndrome is characterized by the abolition

withdrawal notice not only the smoker, but also people are surrounded by the following symptoms:

• mood swings, more irritability, anxiety and depression;
• worsens the process of falling asleep and sleep quality;
• dizziness and headache due to the restructuring of the body;
• tremor of the extremities, especially the fingers;
• increase sweat secretions, even at normal ambient temperature;
• prolonged cough with expectoration from light to dark;
• violation of the rhythm of breathing and shortness of breath;
• malfunction of the digestive tract, and constipation;
• increased appetite, associated with improved palatability, as well as the desire to replace the food smoking process;
• the development of inflammatory processes in the oral cavity and frequent colds. Tobacco smoke detrimental effect not only on humans, but also to microorganisms falling within the oral mucosa. After smoking cessation infection rapidly colonized in the oral cavity and then, due to a weakened immune system;
• pressure. It is noted due to the increased anxiety, tobacco also contributed reduced pressure indicator;
• increase in allergic reactions. Cleaning the body develops because of accumulated toxins;
• discomfort in the cardiac region;
• rapid fatigue, weakness, inability to concentrate at work.

The former smoker wants to smoke constantly and automatically produces the movement in search of a pack of cigarettes. Symptoms recede after complete withdrawal of tobacco smoke components from the body.

This is easier to quit smoking

Changes in the body after quitting differently occur in men and women. The reason is not physiological characteristics, and poor psychological preparation and lack of faith in their own strength. The weaker sex more emotionally responsive to nicotine withdrawal, although tobacco dependence is less than that of men.

In conducting tests for quitting cigarettes between boys and girls, a positive result in the stronger sex was 80% greater than that of the fairer sex. A result of the comparison between women and young men, the efficiency in the former was higher than 30%. As a result, testing has confirmed that to overcome the craving for nicotine is much easier to adult men than women or youth.

Abrupt cessation of smoking: for and against

Abandon the nicotine intake can be gradually or abruptly. With the rapid cessation body is unable to cope with stress, so as acetylcholine starts to be developed gradually, and nicotine is not supplied. As a result, a sharp rejection of the cigarettes there are the following effects.

positive	negative
Conclusion toxic substances begins immediately, the new dose is not coming	Strong stress for the body manifested increased aggression, irritability or apathy. Also, there is a decrease of attention and performance
Man raises their self-esteem	If there is a constant sleepiness, falling asleep process is broken, dreams, with breaks for awakening
It does not require financial expenditure on the new pack of cigarettes, and drugs, nicotine replacement (patches, gum)	Deterioration of the general state of health due to the migration to the whole organism (headache, weakness, possibly fever)
Savings of free time spent on the process of smoking	Frequent colds and other infectious diseases
Faster recovery process of an organism	Pain in the chest and failures in rhythmic contractions of the heart, high blood pressure
suffocating cough
Uncontrollable appetite and weight gain
The appearance of acne on the face
The probability of failure and return to the cigarette higher than with the phasing out of nicotine

These changes provoked a sharp lack of nicotine, which, when ingested, has also been involved in all metabolic processes. In the presence of chronic pathologies rejection of cigarettes on this form is required to make under the supervision of a specialist. Smoking at the experience of more than 10 years is recommended to quit smoking gradually.

Benefits and the phasing out of smoking shortcomings

Changes after the phasing out of tobacco are expressed less clearly, as in the body there is a gradual replacement of the nicotine in the production of acetylcholine. Psychologically, people feel less stress. Therefore, the experts recommended this method in the fight against smoking.

Pros and cons of phasing out, when compared with the sharp exception of nicotine:

Positive sides	Negative sides
There is a gradual alteration of an organism	Organs and tissues for longer cleaned of toxic substances
Irritability, aggression and apathy are mild	It requires financial expenditure on cigarettes or nicotine substitutes
With the proper preparation of the menu is not marked weight gain	Immune reconstitution takes longer
Refusal of nicotine does not have a strong influence on alertness and performance	Cough is present for a long time, until the components of tobacco smoke will not be completely removed from the lung tissue
The probability of returning to smoking low	The process of giving up cigarettes will take a long time
Not going spike pressure indicator

Both ways to quit smoking and help restore the health of the internal organs. It decreases the likelihood of developing cancer cells and increases life expectancy.

Stages of purification of the body after quitting

After the complete refusal of cigarettes marked changes in the body at once. The brightness of their severity depends on the general condition of the smoker.

The first day: the stages of bounds

Description of changes in the first 24 hours.

Time interval	Description of changes in the body
In 20 minutes	Normalized measure pressure and heart rate.
After 120 min	Blood purification takes place on nicotine and its withdrawal from the body
After 8 hours	In the blood increases the oxygen content. Ongoing withdrawal of nicotine. Possibly the first manifestation of withdrawal symptoms
After 12 hours	Normalized oxygen balance is due to the complete purification of the lungs from carbon monoxide
After 24 hours	Nicotine withdrawal from the last cigarette is finished, but acetylcholine is only beginning to be developed. Withdrawal is manifested in symptoms accompanied by all

The first day can occur without pronounced withdrawal symptoms, but with a noticeable improvement in health.

The first week of days

Changes in the body for weeks.

The time interval (in days)	Description of changes in the body
1	Normalizes respiration process because carbon monoxide output. Manifested withdrawal symptoms due to a lack of acetylcholine.
2	Improves the taste and smell. Lungs are cleared of mucus containing toxins. Cough is strong, suffocating. Mucus may be dark in color because of the content of toxic substances and tobacco black. Possible worsening of sleep due to the lack of nicotine (acetylcholine).
3	It restores the state of blood vessels, improves blood circulation, including in the brain. Because of the unusual tissue oxygenation dizziness. Nicotine blocked hunger, because of its deficit appears uncontrollable appetite. May increase the dryness of the skin and acne.
4	Normalizes the functioning of the stomach. Appetite normal. sputum expectoration is easier. swelling of the limbs is possible. Craving for cigarettes increases, increased irritability.
5	Normal activity of gustatory and olfactory receptors. Vessels almost recovered. From lung sputum departs with abundant content of soot. Chances of failure and return to cigarettes.
6	Light actively provoke expectoration of mucus. Perhaps feeling a sore throat because of a nasty cough. There is a feeling of thirst. Water is essential for the body to a more rapid withdrawal of toxins from the tissues and organs. Craving for nicotine increases.
7	Nicotine withdrawal of the accumulated in the body during the smoking process is completed over the years. Development of acetylcholine restored. A reduction in craving for cigarettes. sputum expectoration continues. Skin continues to be shelled.

This period is sufficient to update the mucous membranes in the body and partial normalization of the organs without nicotine. For a complete cleansing of the lungs, the nervous and cardiovascular systems require a longer period of time.

The second week of days

The normalization of the activities of the second week without nicotine.

The time interval (in days)	Description of changes in the body
8	Taste and olfactory receptors are fully restored. This can cause increased appetite and weight gain. The state of blood vessels and blood flow in the brain continues to recover. May increase or decrease in pressure, dizziness. There is a weak desire for a cigarette.
9	Normalizes the production of enzymes in the digestive tract. The functioning of the intestines and lungs continues to recover. There may be abdominal pain, and the development of infectious diseases due to weakened immunity.
10	Immunity begins to recover. Sputum, departing from the lungs, has an unpleasant odor.
11	The capillaries are completely restored, headache intensifies, there is a tremor of the fingers. These symptoms increase the craving for a cigarette, which is often jammed sweet or fatty foods.
12	Immunity continues to recover. Skin refreshed, improving its texture and color. Normalizes intestinal activity.
13	Renewal of the epidermis is more active. pressure and mood swings continue.
14	Bronchial mucosa practically restored and normalized the blood. Skin becomes more healthy. Craving for a cigarette weak.

The first 14 days are crucial for the smoker. Every day, dangerous disruption of the migration efficiency of the organism.

1 month

In the first month there is a restoration activity of the digestive tract, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Due to the normalization of metabolism and cell renewal tissues. Perhaps insomnia, irritability and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Link to the return of smoking is reduced by the end of the month.

2 - 3 months

After 2 months there is a complete renewal of skin cells, reducing the number of facial wrinkles. Blood does not contain nicotine, the immune system is almost restored. After 3 months, a cough with sputum recedes, normal operation of the heart and blood vessels. Gastrointestinal organs are working virtually full mode.

Reduced appetite, stools comes back to normal, thanks to the restoration of the microflora. Recovering the hair structure and nail plates. Improving the condition is marked not only a former smoker, but also the people around them. Recovery of the body has not been completed, possibly, the emergence of craving for a cigarette.

6 months

Fully restored the activity of the intestine and liver. There is a complete cleansing of the body of toxins. Recommended intake of sorbents and the addition of physical activity, to more quickly cleanse your body of residual toxins. withdrawal is virtually nonexistent. In this period it is not recommended the use of alcohol, as it can trigger cravings for a cigarette.

10 months

This period is the peak of the return to the cigarette. This condition is caused by activation of cells in the brain responsible for pleasure. The body perceives nicotine as a substance to cause this feeling. Recovering elasticity of the vocal cords and the state of tooth enamel. But fully yellowness from the teeth can be removed only at the dentist's office.

1 year

The body is almost restored. The cardiovascular system is functioning in full mode, the risk of developing cancer cells significantly reduced. Craving for a cigarette occur in very rare cases. There is a psychological balance.

Restored the functioning of the reproductive system. The woman increases the chance of getting pregnant, men have improved potency. Allowed plan conception of the child, the risk of malformations in the fetus and abortion, is minimal.

2 years

Subject to the conditions power, physical exertion, the body is fully recovered from the nicotine addiction. The operation of all organs practically completely restored or normalized (depending on the general state of the organism). Withdrawal is absent.

At conception, the child in 2 years after giving up cigarettes, the chances of having a healthy baby is comparable to never smoking women.

Features and differences of sensation in men and women

Changes in the body after smoking cessation in respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive systems occurs equally in men and women.

differences:

men	Among women
Normalized potency and increases the duration of sexual intercourse	It restores hormonal balance, which positively affects the menstrual cycle
Semen quality is improved, which increases the chance of conceiving a healthy baby	It increases the chance of getting pregnant and bear a healthy baby
Reduced aggression attacks	It decreases the probability of a nervous breakdown
It decreases the risk of prostate and prostate cancer	It decreases the likelihood of developing cancer in the breast and uterus

Female body is able to quickly get rid of accumulated toxins, but heavier carries withdrawal when compared to the male sex.

Emotions, thoughts on quitting smoking

Emotions and thoughts smoker vary throughout the process of eliminating cigarette:

• during the first 4 days People experiencing the ease and pride in his endeavor. The desire to quit smoking more than a craving for a cigarette;
• 5 to 14 a day feelings of joy are replaced by aggression, craving to smoke rises above the desire to quit the habit. Positive changes in the body rarely pleasurable. Painful cough does not lead a normal life;
• from 15 to 60 days. Craving for nicotine is reduced. Bouts of aggression and apathy are undulating. There is a significant change in the body. Former smoker again feels a sense of pride for the perfect rejection of nicotine;
• 61 days. Craving a cigarette is rare. The organism gradually updated and restored the function of all systems. Former smoker enjoys the full gustatory and olfactory sensations. And also from the psychological balance and constant tidal forces. Returns a full sex life.

Depending on the time, the smoker's age and general state of the organism may be changed by sensations of brightness, as well as their manifestations in the periods.

Why quitting smoking causes coughing and what to do in this case?

Changes in the body after quitting smoking begin to restore the functioning of the respiratory system. Tobacco smoke initially enters the bronchi, which settles most of it, and the rest is distributed throughout the body via the circulatory system.

Purification of light accompanied by cough with sputum terminal. While smoking is not coughing as the body constantly receives poisons reduce the activity of the immune system. After the cessation of receipt of poisons, it is a restoration of the functioning of all systems, including the immune system.

The body tries to withdraw from the lung quickly as possible toxic substances together with mucus. The stronger the immune system, the more the cough reflex. Complete withdrawal of sputum stops after 20-90 days. But if the cough lasts for more than 4 months, the slime has a strange color and odor, require recourse to a therapist or pulmonologist to undergo examination.

In order to accelerate withdrawal sputum recommended use of medication or folk remedies (after visiting specialist because cough may have infectious or allergic nature), as well as use in more than 2 liters per day clean water.

Advice to people quit smoking

The success of the withdrawal from nicotine depends on the following factors:

• need to completely tune into giving up nicotine. The desire to be personal rather than the whim of the parents, wife / husband;
• determine in advance the date of smoking the last cigarette;
• not to think about withdrawal and not to think about cigarettes;
• free time spent on smoking, you can take a reading of literature or mild exertion;
• at elevated nervousness take sedatives;
• do not drink alcohol and do not be in a smoking company, as they increase the craving for a cigarette.

Additionally required intake of vitamins and drugs, accelerating the recovery process of the body and detoxifying. It is recommended to visit a therapist for the selection of medicines.

Refuse cigarettes, with proper training, it is possible with the first try. It is important to prepare for possible changes in the body. In the presence of suffocating cough or excessive weight gain, you may need professional help. Recovery of the body is, on average, 2-3 years after quitting.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

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