Why is the methane in a cigarette harmful?

Answer 1

There is no butane in cigs. Jackass. For the Jackass who said there is no Butane in cigarettes..... Butane - One other component in cigarette residue is Butane, which is the odorous liquid used in lighter fluids. One would be surprised to know that Butane is not only used in lighting up sticks of cigarette, but it can be found within the cigarette as well. Inhaling Butane with each drag of a cigarette is very harmful to a person's respiratory system.

Answer 2

Well, it depends on whether it's inhaled or swallowed, so I'm going to cover both.

When inhaled: Inhalation of butane causes, primarily, respiratory and neurological symptoms. It causes euphoria, basically the feeling of being 'high', asphyxia, narcosis (Narcosis is unconsciousness caused by a narcotic drug. Does that mean butane is a narcotic? I wouldn't say so, but I suppose there could be people out there who disagree.), and cardiac arrhythmia.

When swallowed butane cools very quickly (cooler than 80 degrees below zero) which causes breathing problems and sometimes death.

Basically, it's best to only use butane safely, and see a doctor if you're exposed to it in an unhealthy way.

Answer 3

Butane is harmful to your body because it can cause problems in your respiratory system. You can also get lighter fluid poisoning because butane is a liquid in lighter fluid.

Answer 4

because it can build up and then eventually kill you - please improve this answer as this is all i know.