Can you smoke when you have a cold? The harm is so serious

People who love smoking do so every day and will not give up even if they have a cold. Studies have found that this is a wrong practice. You should not smoke when you have a cold, otherwise the inhaled smoke can irritate the upper respiratory tract mucosa, thereby aggravating the inflammatory response and worsening the clinical symptoms; it will also reduce the activity of white blood cells, making them unable to effectively kill invading viruses.

It is understood that tobacco smoke contains at least three dangerous chemicals: tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide. Tar is a mixture of several substances that condenses into a viscous substance in the lungs. Nicotine is an addictive drug that is absorbed through the lungs and primarily affects the nervous system. Carbon monoxide reduces the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body.

It can be seen that smoking will directly affect the smooth flow of the respiratory tract, making it difficult to relieve the symptoms of a cold. So what are the hazards of smoking?

(1) Inhaled smoke can irritate the upper respiratory tract mucosa, thereby aggravating the inflammatory response, aggravating clinical symptoms, and prolonging the course of the disease;

(2) Smoke contains a chemical component that can change the concentration of nasal mucus, making it easier for the virus to enter the human respiratory system, thereby expanding the scope of the disease;

(3) Smoke toxins can slow down the peristalsis of nasal mucosal cilia, making it difficult for the nasal cavity to block the invasion of bacteria, viruses and dust;

(4) Inhaling smoke into the body will reduce the activity of white blood cells, making them unable to effectively kill invading viruses and inhibiting their vitality.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you do not smoke when you have a cold to avoid amplifying the harm of smoking and causing adverse effects on your body. You should take preventive measures at all times and pay more attention to your own condition. In normal times, you should reduce the frequency of smoking and try to stay away from tobacco.