Breaking the fast with a cigarette...a dangerous habit that threatens your life

Weather of Arabia - A number of fasting smokers rush during the month of Ramadan to break their fast with a cigarette before consuming any food or drink, which may cause great damage and complications to their health. Does this behavior pose a threat to their lives and make them vulnerable to serious health risks?

The dangers of smoking immediately after breakfast

Dr. Muhammad Hassan Al-Tarawneh, a specialist in chest, respiratory and allergy diseases, emphasizes the danger of smoking immediately after breaking the fast during the month of Ramadan, as it can cause serious health problems.

Since after long hours of fasting and a dry throat, smoking increases the possibility of irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and infection with oral fungi.

Tarawneh pointed out that breaking the fast with a cigarette can increase the risk of infection with viruses and bacteria, and lead to an accelerated heartbeat and irritation of the bronchial tubes, especially in people who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.

He added that smoking after a long day of fasting without eating anything can cause negative effects on the digestive system, leading to indigestion or tobacco poisoning.

Is smoking e-cigarettes harmful too?

Dr. Tarawneh explains that the dangers of smoking, especially immediately after breaking the fast after breaking the fast, include all forms of smoking, including electronic cigarettes, and despite the common assumption that these cigarettes, if used with different flavors, help to quit smoking, this information is not valid. correct.

He explains that electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, which leads to addiction to them, and they release gases and vapors during use, causing harm to the lungs, respiratory system, and heart, and can cause premature birth for pregnant women and a loss in the weight of the fetus.

Tarawneh pointed to a study conducted by Boston University, which states that smoking e-cigarettes after heating and combustion of the fumes can lead to damage to immune cells within the lung, and increases the possibility of infection with the Coronavirus and viral infections in general, in addition to increasing the risk of asthma and pulmonary embolism.

How can we take advantage of Ramadan to quit smoking?

Answer: Dr. Al-Tarawneh points out that the holy month of Ramadan is considered an ideal opportunity for smokers to give up this habit that is harmful to their health, as tobacco use in all its forms can be avoided by waiting a little while after drinking water or eating, to avoid the increased risks resulting from a sudden rise in carbon dioxide.

As for ways to quit smoking during the month of Ramadan, it is possible to use nicotine alternatives such as nicotine gum and nicotine patches, in addition to exercising, which helps in this process.

As for important tips for smokers during the month of Ramadan, they include drinking plenty of water, eating healthy food, and staying away from smoking-related habits such as drinking coffee. It is also recommended to replace tobacco with nicotine alternatives such as nicotine gum or nicotine patches, and one can also visit smoking cessation clinics in hospitals to obtain additional support.

Read also:

World Health Organization recommendations on diet in Ramadan

Tips for a healthy diet in Ramadan for the Suhoor meal

Sources:

aljazeera