Why Smoking Makes It Harder to Heal

Smoking negatively impacts wound healing by interfering with all four phases: clotting, inflammation, tissue formation, and strengthening. It reduces oxygen levels, crucial for immune response and collagen production. Even if smokers quit post-injury, healing remains slower than in non-smokers. Quitting smoking as early as possible is advised to improve healing and reduce other health risks.

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