Several scientific studies have come up with glaring evidences to suggest that tobacco consumption in any form – cigarette smoking, gutkha, khaini etc – increases the risk of different types of cancer such as, oral cancer, oesophagus cancer, lung cancer and urinary bladder cancer. In addition, tobacco use damages eyes, heart and even causes gangrene in legs. It also stains teeth, reduces fertility and causes infant death syndromes during and after pregnancy.
A smokerlyzer categorizes the smokers and non-smokers into different groups and the categorization is based on the level of addiction to nicotine. The titles are self-explanatory.
- Dangerously Addicted Smokers
- Heavily Addicted Smokers
- Frequent Smokers
- Smokers
- Danger Zone
- Non Smokers
Spirometry Test
Spirometry is a standard and widely popular test performed to measure lung function by measuring the amount of air one can breathe in and out. The term ‘Spirometry’ is derived from Spirometer – a measurement device used to measure how well or badly lungs function. The tool is standardized in accordance with the specifications by the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Occupation and Environmental Medicine.
A person’s test result is compared to standard values collected from a cohort of healthy people of similar race, height, weight, gender and age. The comparison between an individual’s test result and the standard values helps the doctor find out whether or not the person’s lung is functioning well.
How to Stop Nicotine Use?
Though nicotine use in any form is closely related to cancer, giving it up is not a guarantee that you will not develop the disease. However, by quitting nicotine use, you can definitely enhance your chance of not getting cancer.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Even if you have been smoking for a long time and always been a chain smoker, you can still give it a quit if you want. Research claims that toxicity level dramatically comes down to near normal level within a decade after you stop nicotine.
What Does It Take to Quit Nicotine?
- Self-willingness, rock-solid determination and Confidence help a lot.
- Seek help from physician, dentist, pharmacist and nurse.
- Go for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
NRT is a process of getting nicotine into a tobacco user’s bloodstream without tobacco consumption. There are several alternatives to direct use of nicotine such as, nicotine gums, inhalers, tablets, patches, lozenges, sprays etc.
Nicotine withdrawal often causes unpleasant symptoms. NRT is a way to mellow, reduce or even stop the symptoms related to nicotine withdrawal. Keep in mind that NRT does not help you stop tobacco; your dodged determination is a key to do so.
NRT and Other Health Issues
Receiving nicotine from NRT is much safer an option than getting it through tobacco consumption. However, if you are taking aminophylline medicine (taken for lung condition), you should talk to a doctor at the best oncology hospital in India to find out if you qualify for the therapy. NRT is considered safe for expecting mothers and breast-feeding women.