DO YOU SMOKE ?

Benefits of Quiting Smoking

When you quit smoking

AFTER 20 min:

Blood pressure and pulse rate returns to normal.

After 8 hrs:

Oxygen levels in the blood returns to normal. Chances of heart attack falls.

After 24hrs:

carbon mono oxide is eliminated from the body. Lungs clear out mucus and other debris.

After 48 hrs:

Nicotine no longer detectable in the body. Ability to taste and smell is improved.

After 72 hrs:

Breathing becomes easier as bronchial tubes relax. Energy level increase.

After 2 – 21 weeks:

Circulation improves throughout the body.

After 3 – 9 mnts:

Breathing problems such as coughing, shotness of breath & wheezing improves. Overall lung function increase by 5-10%.

After 5 yrs:

Risk of heart attack falls to about half of that of a smoker.

After 10 yrs:

Risk of lung cancer falls to about half of that of a smoker. Risk of heart-attack falls to about the same as non – smokers.

SELF-MEDICATION

You may ask: ‘why should I go to a doctor for a simple headache, slight fever or sore throat?’  ‘Why should I not buy the patent medicines and cure myself?’ These question are very relevant. Two important reasons for using drugs without doctor’s advice are lack of resources or lack of attitude. Particularly in our country the desirable practice of regular medical check-out is not possible. Because of these reasons we very often use medicines and try to cure minor ailments ourselves. This type of self medication once in a while may not be dangerous. In fact, it may be essential, but when self-medication once in a while may not be dangerous. In fact, it may be essential, but when self-medication is prolonged it can affect one’s health seriously. Symptoms like chest-pain, blackout, nausea and unconsciousness may need immediate medical care by a qualified doctor? severity, persistence and repetition of symptoms should be used as cirteria for calling a doctor. Also when you are in doubt about may of these, a doctor must be consulted. Improper drug is potentially dangerous. Improper use of these may lead to serious consequences.