For some people, hookah has become an alternative to tobacco, but few people know that the loss is equal in both. Whether you drink hookah or consume tobacco, both are equally fatal for health. It is worth noting that tobacco only hurts the health of the person who consumes it, whereas people smoking in the vicinity also suffer from passive smoking, like cigarette smoking. Not only this, because of the e-cigarette running in very trend nowadays, you suffer as much damage as hookah and tobacco. It is very important to understand the myths and facts related to hookah smoking.
Myth: Those who smoke hookah have the misconception that they will not get addicted to it.
Fact: Once you have hooked the hookah, you will want to consume it again and again. Hookah smoke contains nicotine which is more intoxicating than tobacco. Once you get used to this addiction, it is not easy to get rid of it.
Myth: Since water is used in hookah, harmful substances present in it are filtered and it does not harm the body.
Fact: The presence of water is not a guarantee of filtering harmful substances. It is as deadly as tobacco consumption and smoking.
Myth: Hookah smoke is cold due to which there is no burning sensation.
Fact: Whether the smoke is cold or hot, the loss is equal.
Myth: Drinking hookah makes you feel relaxed.
Fact: You can also do something good to feel relaxed, why do you need to drink hookah for this? Even if you are mentally relaxed for a while, your health is high.
Myth: I can quit the habit of hookah at any time.
Fact: It is not so easy to quit any addiction. It requires strong intentions, support and right advice. Its habit will not go easily, do not panic, talk to your loved ones and get rid of this addiction as soon as possible with their support.
Myth: I only drink hookah once, it won’t hurt much.
Fact: Drinking hookah once is enough. If you like the taste of it, you will not be able to stop yourself. Your mind will try to drink hookah again and again.
Dr. Udgit Dheer, director and head of cardiovascular thoracic surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, says nicotine is a type of intoxicating substance that makes you addicted to whatever form you choose. Therefore, it is important to check the amount of nicotine in the substance you are buying. Unknowingly, a plan to drink hookah at the behest of anyone or with friends is good but it can prove to be quite dangerous. It has been proved in many research that hookah directly damages your heart, lungs, respiratory tract and throat. Hookah is available in many flavors, fragrances and smells, but the loss is the same. Always take care of one thing that hookah is in any taste, aroma and aroma, it is not beneficial at all for your health.
