You know that feeling that comes over you when you’re sitting in a smoke-filled room, eating food that has been smoldering for hours and breathing in all of the carcinogens from all of the burning? It’s not pretty. You can call it an adrenaline rush or a stress-induced heart attack – but one thing’s for sure, it doesn’t feel good. But what you don’t know about cigarettes is that they actually do more harm than good. They are scientifically proven to increase your risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and other diseases. And passive smoking is one of the fastest-growing threats to public health today – especially among younger people who are just getting their first taste of cigarettes. In this article, we take a look at how passive smoking affects you and how you can stop it!
What is passive smoking?
Passive smoking is the act of smoking in a manner that removes the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke. While the term may sound passive, the process is actually very active. The smoker puffs on a cigarette or stubbie and then takes a deep breath to allow the fine smoke from burning tobacco to escape from their lungs. While the smoker is exhaling, they are also inhaling deeply the fumes from the burning tobacco. This process is known as “nicotine loading” and it is the active part of smoking.
How does passive smoking work?
Most cigarette packages come with instructions on how to reduce your exposure to the dangers of passive smoking. These instructions usually indicate that you should avoid smoking in places where people are drinking, eating, and smoking. In order to avoid being detected, you should wear a pair of earplugs when you are in a place where smoking is permitted. You can also use a variety of techniques to mask your breathing such as wearing a scarf or a mask when you’re in a public place, or keeping your mouth covered when you’re outside. And don’t even think about lighting up in front of children. They should be put out at an early age – and children should never be allowed to light up in a public place without being admonished by an adult.
How dangerous is passive smoking?
Cold turkey smoking tobacco can be very scary, particularly for people who have never done so before. It is definitely possible to quit smoking on your own but if you’re struggling you could try talking to a friend or loved one who is struggling with their own smoking habits and ask them for help. Unfortunately, there is no way to know for sure whether someone who is struggling with their own smoking will be able to help you quit. What’s more, if you’re willing to put yourself at risk, you could wind up becoming a statistic due to the low success rate of public health campaigns against passive smoking.
The difference between active and passive smoking
Compared to smoking in a public place, smoking in your home is much less visible. In fact, you may not even know you’re doing it! This is why you should carefully examine your home to see if it is being smoked in. If not, you don’t have a smoking problem – you have a remedial cleaning issue! However, just because you don’t see smokers in your home doesn’t mean they aren’t there. In fact, it is likely that they are just using your car or an office as a smoke-free space. You should also realize that smoking in your house does not have to be a hazardous activity. It’s easy to forget when it comes to indoor smoking, especially when you are consumed with other things.
So you’ve been wanting to quit smoking but can’t quite seem to get it together…
If you want to quit but don’t know how, or how long it will take, there are a few things to consider. First, you will have to give up an important habit – tobacco. It’s a habit that many of us need in order to live. If you are able to do so safely, with support, then great. Otherwise, you will have to make some tough choices and make an effort to stop. You will also have to consider the overall health of your body during this time. You do not want to go into this with compromised health – and smoking is a big reason why.
Bottom line
Over the next decade, the number of smoke-free homes in the United States is forecasted to increase by an impressive 50%. However, more people are still smoking than ever before. If you are a smoker and want to quit, there are a few things to keep in mind. Start by de-cluttering your room of all tobacco items. Pay particular attention to the drawers in your bureau and closet. If you keep a certain type of cigarette in each of these drawers or drawers and a certain type of cigarette in your favorite ashtray, you are giving yourself a fighting chance of success. Made with love by a team of ex-smokers, All Things Vaping is the leading authority on all things electronic cigarettes. With hundreds of e-cigarettes, mods, starter kits, handholds, and more available for purchase, we have everything you need to start enjoying electronic cigarettes today.
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