What changes occur in the brain due to smoking?

Question

Hi doctor,

Can four puffs or ten puffs of smoking cause changes in the brain that last for a year?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Yes, it is possible with any number of puffs. It is one kind of addiction that leads to changes in brain chemicals. So please do not do it regularly. If you are doing less number of puffs, you might see no changes for a while, but changes are for sure in the long term. So better to avoid it. You need to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent significant changes.

Do you need to go into details like any other things associated with puffs?
Any medical problems like diabetes and hypertension, and thyroid?
Any persisting psychological issues, and you are doing it?

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. It is possible with four puffs or ten puffs. Brain chemical change is possible, but not structural changes; as I mentioned earlier, it is an addiction that leads to change.

Thank you.