Question 1

does smokeless tobacco cause copd?

Accepted Answer

No: But it does cause cancer of the lips tongue and throat.  That's bad enough.

Question 2

what kinds of chemicals are in smokeless tobacco(snuff), that cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Pollutants: All of the pesticides, fungicides and herbicides used on the growing tobacco leaves when they go throught the liver are turned into "estrogen-like" compounds resulting in over-estroginized men and women. They also contain heavy metals all of these can cause various forms of cancers.

Question 3

how can  smokeless tobacco cause oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Carcinogens: It is the carcinogens in the tobacco that leach into the soft tissues of your mouth and cause the changes on a cellular level that result in cancer cells forming.

Question 4

can smokeless tobacco cause stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: Smokeless tobacco describes such a diversity of products.  Unfortunately most manufacturers don't tell the consumer exactly what their products contain.  There are a number of additives which have been attributed to a risk of stomach cancer.  In addition to reducing your risk of stomach cancer, not using smokeless tobacco has a number of other long-term important health benefits.

Question 5

when i asked about the heart palpitations, i should add that i use smokeless tobacco, can this cause them? i'm working on quitting.

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Yes, stimulants can cause palpitations, and nicotine is a powerful stimulant. Cigarettes, cigars, dip, chew or any tobacco product has a significant amount of nicotine. However, palpitations can also result from underlying heart problems or metabolic problems, so don't assume it's the nicotine until you have a medical evaluation.

Question 6

throat cancer and smokeless tobacco? i read that using smokeless tobacco can cause throat cancer. i only use it once in a while. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

No.

Smokeless : No.

Smokeless tobacco causes cancer of the tongue, mouth, and throat, and may also cause cancers of the stomach and intestine.  These are extremely difficult cancers to treat.  Most are fatal, and those that are cured leave patients with terrible deformities. Even if it doesn't cause cancer, smokeless tobacco causes gum disease that may cost you your teeth.

You say you use it only once in a while, so it will be easier to quit now.  If you wait, chances are that you'll start using it more in the future.

Question 7

will smokeless tobacco show up in drug trst?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Whether you smoke or chew, you get tobacco chemicals in your mouth, and absorbed in your body. It depends on the test, as far as how long it will show positive for the test - saliva or blood or urine (or even hair). Want to pass the test? No tobacco, which is the healthiest choice for you!

Question 8

could copd be a result of smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

No: Smokeless tobacco is chewing tobacco and snuff. It causes oral cancer, nicotine addiction, and reproductive health problems. It is not known to cause copd.

Question 9

has anyone ever got cancer from smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes  smokeless tobacco is extremely harmful.

Question 10

doctors, what are the health risks of smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Cancer and others: Chewing tobacco, snuff etc. produce high levels of the organic compounds ("tars") that are associated with cancer of the head/neck. In addition, you absorb nicotine and the cardiovascular complications of that, while not as bad as smoking, are still bad - an increase in heart attack and stroke. You are also just as dependent on nicotine as smokers. Bad breath, stained teeth, the spitting - all bad

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