Bad Effects of Smoking

1.

Sabuj: Hi Sagor, can I talk to you about something?

Sagor: Of course. What is it?

Sabuj: I have seen you smoking many times. I am worried about your health.

Sagor: I know smoking is bad, but it is hard to stop.

Sabuj: Smoking can become a strong habit. It can harm your lungs and cause bad diseases.

Sagor: Does it harm the heart too?

Sabuj: Yes. It can harm the heart and make the body weak. It can also make breathing difficult.

Sagor: I sometimes feel short of breath.

Sabuj: That is worrying. The smoke from cigarettes can also harm people around you.

Sagor: I did not think much about that.

Sabuj: Smoking also wastes money. A smoker may spend a lot of money on cigarettes.

Sagor: You are right. But I tried to stop before and failed.

Sabuj: Do not give up. Talk to your family, a doctor, or another health worker for help.

Sagor: How should I begin?

Sabuj: Make a clear decision and avoid things that make you want to smoke. Ask for help when you need it.

Sagor: Thank you, Sabuj. I will try again.

Sabuj: That is a very good decision. Take care of yourself.

2.

Sabuj: Sagor, can I talk to you about something?

Sagor: Of course. What is it?

Sabuj: I have seen you smoking many times. I am worried about your health. I am speaking as your friend because I care about your health.

Sagor: I know smoking is bad, but it is hard to stop.

Sabuj: Smoking can become a strong habit. It can harm your lungs and cause bad diseases. The habit becomes stronger with time. Stopping later may become harder. Smoking may cause cough, breathing problems, and dangerous lung diseases.

Sagor: Does it harm the heart too?

Sabuj: Yes. It can harm the heart and make the body weak. It can also make breathing difficult. It makes the heart work harder and slowly weakens the whole body.

Sagor: I sometimes feel short of breath.

Sabuj: That is worrying. The smoke from cigarettes can also harm people around you. People near a smoker also breathe the smoke and may become ill.

Sagor: I did not think much about that.

Sabuj: Smoking also wastes money. A smoker may spend a lot of money on cigarettes. The money could buy books, food, or other useful things instead.

Sagor: You are right. But I tried to stop before and failed.

Sabuj: Do not give up. Talk to your family, a doctor, or another health worker for help.

Sagor: How should I begin?

Sabuj: Make a clear decision and avoid things that make you want to smoke. Ask for help when you need it. Tell your family about your plan. A doctor can also guide you. It can help us build a better habit.

Sagor: Thank you, Sabuj. I will try again.

Sabuj: That is a very good decision. Take care of yourself. Remove cigarettes from your room and avoid places where people smoke. This idea is simple and easy to follow.