They are helping for those who want to quit smoking
Are you the type of person who meets your exercise, but at the same time cannot abandon cigarette dependence? Situation that unfortunately is still common for a part of the Brazilian population. However, Dr. Ruan Célio Dos Santos will mention the damage of those who exercise without making the cigarette fall.
Exercise with cigarette does not correspondence
“The positive effects of physical exercise, such as pressure control and the improvement of cardiorespiratory function, are significantly attenuated in patients with smokers. Therefore, performance in sport are also compromised,” Ruan said exclusively to the life of sport.
“Smoking is associated with the development of lung cancer, compromises the cardiorespiratory capacity of the individual for the direct injury of the lung parenchyma, the medium and long -term chronic inflammatory processes destroys the alveoli, which is the place where oxygen is transferred to the blood and carbon dioxide, leading to chronic lungs obstructed”, added the professional.
Alternatives to get rid of this dependence
Célio Dos Santos exposes which are the main methods to end this will. Exercise is among the recommendations of this professional together with the accompaniment of an expert professional.
“The practice of exercise can also be a powerful ally for those who want to quit smoking. Treatment to cease smoking should be multidisciplinary, with follow -up medical and psychological. There are nicotine replacement options to avoid smoking, such as stickers and chewing tires”, the doctor suggests.
Bupropion
This is the drug belonging to the antidepressant class and known for its recommendation to those who face depression and dependence on nicotine. Interestingly, this product does not appear in the first option of health professionals, that is, its consumption needs prescription.
“Bupropione without cardiovascular effects and dependence that cause the therapeutic option, effective and provided by the Sus (unified health system). The identification of triggers and situations associated with smoking, because there are patients who feel more willing to consume alcohol, for example, is important so that the environmental and behavioral adjustments of the individual can be made”, added Ruan added.
The bupropion adapts to the indication for the ADHD (hyperactive attention deficit disorder), bipolar disorder and can be combined with other antidepressants to reduce negative impacts on the sexual life of these patients.
National scenario
Vigil (risk factors and protection for chronic diseases for telephone investigation) lasted from 2006 to 2021 and accused that the percentage of smokers over 18 years of age in Brazil is 9.1%, with 11.8% for men and 6.7% for women.
The study of the Astrazeneca pharmacist stressed that the average of the Brazilians exceeds 11 cigarettes a day. A fact that explains that it is more than half of a package (39%) while the average of Latin America is 27% for smokers above this share.
Who is he?
Ruan Célio Dos Santos Sales Works at the Rana Saleh Institute, reconciles his letter with a teacher to the degree in sports medicine, education for fullness and participated in scientific research at the USP (University of San Paolo).
Source: Terra

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