TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Smoke not only cause serious diseases such as cancer. This habit can also trigger sleep disorders, namely snoring or snoring due to narrowing of the respiratory tract.
Reported from verywellhealth.comcigarette smoke causes inflammation of the mucous membranes or mucous membranes that trigger swelling and increase postnasal drip, which is extra mucus that is felt at the back of the nose and throat. As a result, the airway becomes narrower so that the airflow is more turbulent.
“Upper airway obstruction, especially the nose and throat, can increase airway obstruction causing an unpleasant snoring sound. This risk is increased among smokers,” said University of Minnesota Minneapolis neurologist Brandon Peters.
In a National Library of Medicine study entitled “Smoking as a Risk Factor for Sleep-Disordered Breathing”, 811 adult smokers had a 2.3 times greater risk of snoring than nonsmokers. There are no further studies on passive smoking, but it is possible that exposure to secondhand smoke also increases the risk snoring.
“Smokers have a greater risk of having trouble breathing during sleep than those who have never smoked. Smoker weight has the greatest risk while ex-smokers are not at higher risk of experiencing breathing problems during sleep,” concluded the results of the study.
Disturbed sleep quality
If the problem of snoring is not immediately addressed, it will cause the risk of disrupting sleep quality which causes fatigue during activities, impaired concentration, irritability, and dry throat in the morning.
“In the long term there are a number of serious health problems due to lack of sleep, including heart health problems, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, liver damage, and depression,” they explained. sleeptest.co.uk.
Here’s how to reduce the risk of snoring. According to page Snoreeze.com, quitting smoking can help stop snoring. You should make a smoking cessation plan, starting with consulting a smoking cessation counsellor, seeking support from family members or friends, gradually reducing or even quitting immediately.
If quitting smoking outright is very difficult, another option is to turn to alternatives such as heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and nicotine bags. The executive agency of the UK Department of Health, Public Health England (PHE), in its “Evidence Review of E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products 2018” reports that heated tobacco products have up to 95 percent lower risk than cigarettes.
“For smokers, especially those who have tried quitting through various methods but to no avail, we strongly recommend trying alternative tobacco products. Ideally with additional support from a smoking cessation service, for the best chance of quitting smoking for good,” said Professor John Newton, Director of Health Promotion. at PHE.
Research shows that regular exercise helps the brain produce chemicals to reduce dependence on nicotine that can help quit smoking. Keep reminding yourself why you decided to quit smoking. Make a list of reasons and read them when you need support.
Also read: 3 Ways to Overcome Nicotine Addiction
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