Regular smoking has many health consequences. And even if you are infected with the new corona virus, complications are more likely.
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Smoking cough is a very common consequence.
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The smoking cessation would be worthwhile: Many of the risks go back after the last cigarette.
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It is not yet scientifically clear whether pulling the glow stick regularly increases the risk of infection. However, there are indications that smokers are generally at higher risk of contracting a virus.
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Daily inhalation of cigarette smoke puts a strain on the immune system of the lungs. The so-called cilia, which are there to clean the lungs, are overridden by the pollutants. Pathogens and viruses are easier to play.
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Complications are more likely for smokers
Once you have the corona virus, the risk of a severe course of pneumonia for smokers is significantly higher, as experience from Wuhan shows.
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Apart from all other health benefits, this is another reason to make smoking a thing of the past.
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Announce the fight to the Zigi
If the thought of quitting has been subliminal for a long time, exactly today is a day to start with, or rather to stop. We have put together a few tips to help you stop smoking and avoid relapses. Damits really works but only your will counts!
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Motivational program
Create a small motivational program that should help you get a grip on addiction. Also look for methods on the Internet that appear promising to you. In the meantime, there are also numerous apps for your smartphone that support you in the project. Set milestones that will reward you when you reach them. At the beginning, also consciously celebrate the small successes. Throw the money into a piggy bank, for example, which you save by not using cigarettes every day. You will be amazed at how much pocket money you make yourself.
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The first thing is to free your head from firmly anchored action patterns. Therefore, change your habits and avoid the places and situations that you associate with smoking. Exercise a lot in the fresh air and start doing sports. It distracts you from the thought of smoking. Register directly in a fitness studio and regularly attend the courses that suit you.
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Many smokers are afraid of increasing their metabolism and increasing food intake due to the lack of a cigarette. You can counteract this by exercising and bringing a lot of exercise into your everyday life and your diet.
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What Happens When You Quit Smoking?
The path to becoming a non-smoker is not easy. The first weeks are tough. The withdrawal symptoms are particularly pronounced in people who have smoked a lot before. The desire during withdrawal is very high and you must not give in to it. Keep a smoking diary and write down the situations in which it was difficult for you not to light a glow stick. Develop a strategy for these moments so that they pass faster.
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You may have a headache for the first few days and your heart may start racing. Irritability, nervousness, difficulty concentrating and sleep disorders are also known side effects of withdrawal. Nicotine replacement products such as plasters and chewing gums can help you get over the beginning. Bio-laser acupuncture can also reduce withdrawal symptoms and the need for nicotine to a minimum. Or try hypnosis. The results are always related to your will.
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Do not use e-cigarettes under any circumstances, because your goal must be to get rid of nicotine. The strategy of simply smoking less has also proven itself in very few people.
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That happens after the last cigarette
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For many people, reaching for the glow stick is still a daily routine. Read here what happens in the body after the last cigarette.
Avoid places where people smoke and, if possible, stay away from friends and family members who smoke. Alcohol is also a risk factor because it increases the desire for a cigarette and you are more willing to access it in weak moments. Smoking cessation, especially for long-time smokers, is a lengthy process that you must not interrupt. It will take time for you to get used to tobacco-free life.
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Corona virus
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The corona virus currently keeps the world in suspense. Many countries take measures such as closing schools or borders and restricting public events to prevent them from spreading. The virus is also rampant in Switzerland. All current information and figures on the subject are available in the Coronavirus ticker.