For smokers, cigarette smoke can be done anytime, whether morning, noon and night. But did you know that smoking at night can disrupt sleep and make sleep not?
Smoking not only make people less sleep, but also responsible for changing the pattern of sleep that makes sleep was not restful. Smoking can interfere with sleep by various means.
The most dramatic effect of smoking is a reduction in time spent sleeping in, which is known to create a fresh feeling when you wake up in the morning.
In 2008, the journal Chest reported that chronic smokers spend more time on mild sleep (sleep soundly), especially in the early evening, as reported by Livestrong, Saturday (04/02/2012).
Culprit is nicotine, which has a stimulating effect on the nervous system. Ironically, because the nicotine in the blood flow is reduced during the night, increasing the withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms include anxiety and insomnia (difficulty sleeping).
Smoking is also a risk factor for sleep disorders known as dangerous obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). smokers are three times more likely to suffer from OSA than those who never smoked.
During the OSA, the airway will narrow or blocked, preventing enough oxygen from reaching the brain during sleep. Snoring is very loud and woke up gasping are two common symptoms of OSA, which if left untreated can lead to pulmonary hypertension, heart failure and premature death.
Smoking increases the risk for OSA because it irritates the throat habits and causes blockage in the evening. The good news, quit smoking immediately to improve sleep hygiene.
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