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Smoking is most often associated with emphysema and lung cancer. There is also increased risk for cancer of the tongue, larynx, oral cavity, and esophagus. Tar from smoking damages the cilia in the upper airways and is absorbed by the alveoli in the lungs, creating a reduction in their elasticity and causing some alveoli to die. Inhaled carbon monoxide in the smoke deprives the body of oxygen, binding to red blood cells in place of oxygen and raising blood pressure by forcing the heart to pump more blood through the body.
Besides its effect on the respiratory system, smoking may also lead to diseases of the bladder, kidney, and pancreas. Nicotine causes arteries to constrict, lowering skin temperature and reducing blood flow to the hands and feet. It may also cause hardening of the arteries and may leads to premature wrinkling of the skin, especially facial skin.
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What is one of the main diseases associated with smoking?
Lung cancer is one of the main diseases associated with smoking. Smoking increases the risk of developing lung cancer significantly, particularly in long-term smokers. It is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
What diseases are associated with smoking?
Lung CancerCopdHeart DiseaseStrokeAsthma
What are the respiratory diseases due to pollution and tobacco?
cardiovascular diseases (heart diseases)lung cancerChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)are all diseases you can get from smoking tobaco.
What three respiratory disease cause by smoking?
The three diseases caused by smoking are: 1) Emphysema 2) Lung cancer 3)Chronic bronchitis
What disease can you get from smokking?
The list is long and varied. The main diseases you can get from smoking are respiratory diseases (emphysema, lung cancer, etc.) but these are by no means the only ones.
What are the diseases in respiratory system?
Lifestyle diseases are those that result from consequences of habits we have chosen. Some common examples are smoking, drinking, and doing drugs.
What are some diseases of the Respiratory system and what do these diseases do?
Emphysema, damages alveoli and air sacs in lungs, making it hard to breathe and deadly. Asthma, cancer, and other diseases from smoking.
What has the author Jennifer Jinot written?
Jennifer Jinot has written: 'EPA's report on the respiratory health effects of passive smoking' -- subject(s): Congresses, Diseases, Health aspects, Health aspects of Passive smoking, Passive smoking, Respiratory organs, Statistics
What has the author G F Todd written?
G. F. Todd has written: 'Social class variations in cigarette smoking and in mortality from associated diseases' -- subject(s): Mortality, Smoking, Social classes 'Cohort analysis of cigarette smoking and mortality from four associated diseases' 'The reliability of statements about smoking habits' 'Changes in smoking patterns in the U.K' -- subject(s): Smoking
The surgeon general declared that smoking causes lung cancer respiratory diseases and heart disease in what year?
1964
What are lifestyle diseases in the respiratory system?
Lifestyle diseases are those that result from consequences of habits we have chosen. Some common examples are smoking, drinking, and doing drugs.
Which diseases are associated with cigarette smoke?
Lung cancer is a disease you can get from smoking. also called smoker's lung
