Have you ever wondered why do people smoke? Do they gain some pleasure? We come across many hoardings, which state - Stop Smoking or Quit Smoking. Are people able to understand what these hoardings mean and for whom. Smoking is the inhalation of smoke of burning tobacco. Smoking affects the function of immune system and increases the risk of respiratory infections. There are approximately 4000 chemicals in cigarette’s smoke. These chemicals effect internal functioning of organs and body immune system. It is not possible for an individual to quit smoking, but it is necessary to understand the side effects. Lifetime smoker requires some time to quit smoking.

People who smoke are more risk at heart and lung disease, and throat cancer. The smoke that the person inhales is responsible for yellow brown stains on the smoker’s fingers and teeth. A chemical named carbon monoxide in cigarettes soaks up in muscle tissues and oxygen enriched blood, thus making the whole body toxicant. High level of carbon monoxide increases the risk of heart disease, hardening of artery vessels and circulatory problems. A first time smoker will often feel dizzy and sick. It is difficult for a chain smoker to quit smoking.

According to the studies, no difference exists between, the amount of chemicals inhaled by people, who smoke light cigarettes and the people, who smoke regular cigarettes. You may often think that, people who smoke less do not get affected. It is not a right conception. There are some immediate side effects like lower alertness and concentration, feeling of relaxation, increased blood pressure and heart rate, decreased blood flow to body extremities like fingers and toes, dizziness, nausea, acidity in stomach, decreased appetite and increased intensity to smoke.