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What are some chemicals involved in cigarette smoking?

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How many chemicals are in cigarette smoke?

Some studies have found over 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke.


Why do you have to avoid smoking?

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What are some alternative safe things for smoking?

Smoking anything is not safe for you as it depletes oxygen, and can destroy the ciliates lining of your respiratory tract. Eating healthy foods is a better alternative as is chewing gum. If you are intent on smoking an e-cigarette has less chemicals.


Which companies are selling quit smoking aids?

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What is in a ciggerette?

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What are some dangers caused to the lungs by cigarette smoking?

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How many ingreidents are in a cigarette?

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Does smoking ciggerettes keep THC in the body?

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What can happened to you when smoking a cigarette?

well loads of things can happen but some of the main things are: your lungs can get clogged up with tar from the cigarette and your teeth can start to rot. you can also get yellow fingers! there for i think smoking is one of the worst habits you can have!


What are some substances released in cigarette smoke that are harmful to the respiratory?

There are many substances in cigarette smoke, but the most popular ones are Butane and Methane. These chemicals are released in cigarette smoke and can cause many health issues.


What are some effects of smoking once?

There are 7,000 different chemicals in a cigarette - some of them known to cause cancer. Smoking just one cigarette results in inflammation within your blood vessels, which can lead to heart problems or stroke. 30% of strokes in people under age 65 are caused by smoking. Smoking also affects the lining of your nose and deadens your sense of smell. It affects the eyes and can cause macular degeneration. The smoke affects the way your lungs filter harmful elements from the air you're breathing. Smoking increases the acidity of the stomach, which can cause things like ulcers and increase the chance of getting Crohn's Disease. Carbon monoxide in the cigarette replaces some of the oxygen in your blood, making it hard for your body to get enough. Smoking can cause erectile problems in men and menstrual difficulties in women. Smokers tend to develop wrinkles sooner than non-smokers, too.