So I was at the VA with my Dad this morning and this flyer was on the wall… (And yes… as I’ve said before…everything turns into a lesson with me…) I deal with singers all the time who are quitting or trying to quit smoking. Of course I never think smoking is a good idea, but as a singer it’s really a bad idea. It severely diminishes your lung capacity…which you need in order breathe and then sing!
I thought you might find this interesting… I hope it helps you understand what you are going thru if you are in the process of quitting and why it’s affecting your singing… Hang in there… it will get better..
20 MINUTES
Blood pressure drops to normal
Pulse rate drops to normal
Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal
8 HOURS
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
Energy level in the blood increases to normal
24 HOURS
Chance of heart attack decreases
48 HOURS
Nerve endings start regrowing
Ability to smell and taste is enhanced
2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS
Circulation improves
Walking becomes easier
Lung function increases up to 30 percent
1 TO 9 MONTHS
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decreases
Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, reduce infection
Body’s overall energy increases
1 YEAR
Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker
5 YEARS
Lung cancer death rate for average former smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half
Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5-15 years after quitting
Risk of cancer of mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker’s
10 YEARS
Lung cancer death rate similar to that of non-smokers
Pre-cancerous cells are replaced
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases
15 YEARS
Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker
You can turn this around… please quit smoking for your quality of life and your singing!
Acknowledgements: American Cancer Society; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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