“Can stroke patients smoke?”
My friend had a stroke. Can stroke patients smoke?
5 Answers
Smoking is generally not advised, but its especially important in stroke patients to not smoke. Have them talk to their doctor about the various methods of treatment to help stop smoking.
It is important to recognize that smoking is a risk factor that increases risk for future strokes. It is important for your friend to talk to their physician about their overall health, medical history, and other risk factors for stroke to help them make a decision. Doctors often advise patients to quit smoking, especially in the context of stroke.
It is a very bad idea for anyone to smoke, especially someone who has had a stroke. Smoking interferes with many good bodily functions and is a major factor in determining if someone might have another stroke or heart attach and it contributes to high blood pressure which is also a risk factor for stroke, heart attach, and death. It is also the major cause of COPD and lung cancer.
Smoking increases the risk of having another stroke.
Should not smoke at all.
