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The plaque from the smoke collect in the lungs and make the cilia un-able to move. (The cilia move viruses and mucous out of the lungs.) With them being disabled, it is harder to cough out the mucous prolonging the infection or causing a cold by being un-able to move mucous that hold viruses.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoConstant irritation of the mucous membranes and suppression of body defenses make it easier for bacteria and viruses to enter the body. The constant touching of the mouth and face can also lead to the transmission of microorganisms from environmental surfaces.
In addition to the above, smoking itself causes a variety of diseases including several forms of cancer, degenerative lung disorders such as COPD and emphysema, and heart and vascular damage.
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∙ 15y agoBecause the heart and lungs lost some bit of protection after smoking a lot of times.
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∙ 12y agobecause they have all diffrent things in it like rat poisen and loads more
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What is the effect of smoking on a student?
Nothing much. Colds may last longer. Also, you can get winded more easily when you exercise.
Does smoking increase chance of flu?
You shouldn't really smoke at all, but when you have the flu you really should avoid smoking, as your respiratory system is under distress, and you don't want to make that distress any worse by smoking.
Can a cold last longer than maximum two weeks?
Colds have no fixed expiry date. People do not always mount a successful immune response, and some types of rhino-viruses are more virulent than others. So yes, colds can last longer than two weeks.
Are there more smokers than non-smokers?
NNo
Do smokers pay more for auto insurance than non smokers?
No.
Can employers charge smokers more for health insurance?
It depends on the local State laws and whether the plan is ERISA or not. There are many examples of employers charging smokers more for health insurance. On average, smokers have a greater chance of having more expensive health problems than non-smokers.
In general smokers pay more for what they non-smokers do?
Obviously cigarretes. But healthcare can be another option.
Do more expensive tiles last longer?
More expensive tiles do not last any longer than the cheaper ones. It depends on the quality of the make of the tiles, and how they are layed.
Why does coating last longer than iron?
because coating is more confidential than iron. besides iron does not last longer
What are colds caused by?
Colds are germs that can be spread by sneezing and coughing.In winter you spend more time inside around people so you are more likely to get one.
Why it is difficult to produce immunity to common cold?
It's difficult to produce immunity to a common cold because the common cold is not one virus - it is over 700 viruses at last count. Rarely are more than 200 local to any particular area, but that is still, in effect, 200 different colds you can catch. Children tend to get the most colds, as all colds viruses are "new" to them. The amount of colds a person gets as they get older tends to decline, for that same reason - they've already had most of the indigenous colds viruses.
Did Alexander the greats empire last for a longer time than the roman empire?
The early Roman empire lasted longer than the empire that was started by Alexander the great because there was more support. With more people, and more support, an Empire is trusted more, and can last longer.
