Smoking can cause serious issues before and after surgery, read this post to understand why.

Smoking is one of the most dangerous and unhealthy habits that a person can have. Unfortunately, many people continue to smoke despite the well-known health risks it poses. Unfortunately, this habit can also have a dangerous effect on someone’s health when it comes to surgery. For this reason, people need to quit smoking before undergoing surgery.

Smoking limits the body’s ability to heal after surgery. When a person smokes, the chemicals and toxins in the smoke can damage the blood vessels, impairing the body’s ability to heal after surgery. This can put someone at risk for infection or other complications and can lead to a longer recovery time.

Smoking can also interfere with the medications and anesthesia used during surgery. Tobacco can interact with certain drugs and can make them less effective. This can put the patient at risk for severe complications during surgery. Smoking can also decrease the body’s response to anesthesia, making it difficult for the patient to stay asleep during the procedure. This can lead to a longer surgery time and can increase the risks of complications.

The Key Dangers Of Smoking Before & After Surgery

• Smoking can increase the risk of infection, as smokers have a slower healing process than non-smokers.

• Smoking can interfere with the effectiveness of the anesthesia used during the surgery.

• Smoking can cause the body to produce more mucus, clogging the airways and increasing the risk of breathing problems during surgery.

• Smoking can increase the risk of blood clots during and after surgery.

• Smoking can increase the risk of heart and lung problems, as well as stroke, during and after surgery.

• Smoking can reduce the oxygen levels in the body, leading to a greater risk of complications, such as organ failure, during and after surgery.

• Smoking can increase the risk of developing a wound infection after surgery.

• Smoking can increase the risk of pneumonia after surgery.
• Smoking can reduce the effectiveness of pain medications after surgery, making recovery more difficult.

If you have a preferred surgery date, do not wait until it’s too late

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