Question 1

is smokeless tobacco or chewing tobacco bad for asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: For asthma, no. For cardiovascular diseases and oral cancer, yes. So if you do smoke and you have asthma switching from smoking to smokeless or chewing tobaccos is a step in the right direction. Still my goal would be to get you off tobacco completely. You may need the support of friends, family and people like you who want to quit but can't do it alone to achieve that goal.

Question 2

is chewing tobacco increase b.p.

Accepted Answer

It could: It could. Other health effects of chewing tobacco include receding gums, high blood pressure and cancers of the mouth and food pipe .I advice you to stop chewing tobacco.

Question 3

what are chewing tobacco quitting symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Same as quitting: cigarette smoking. Nicotine addiction is nicotine addiction, however you are taking it in. Irritablity, lack of concentration, anxiety and depression all can occur. This depends on your biology/genetics, how much you were using and for how long.  It can be treated with nicotine replacement therapies like patches, lozenges, gum, and with medications like Chantix and Zyban (bupropion). Cessation programs help.

Question 4

how can i leave the habbit of chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Determination!: Decide that you have enough will power to take control and do it!

Question 5

what are the negative effects of chewing tobacco?

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Deadly: The benefits include not having to live as long.

Question 6

how to quit chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Same as smoking: Both give you nicotine addiction, as well as being an "oral habit" - the need to have something in your mouth. Cold turkey works for about 3% of people, adding nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges etc) increases quit rates to about 10-15%, adding a smoking cessation program increases to about 20%. The prescription drugs Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix, together with a program are 30-40% success.

Question 7

can chewing tobacco trigger cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Anything that lowers your immune response,  and/or irritates the lining of your mouth can precipitate cold sores or activation of herpes simplex
 virus in the oral cavity. Best not to chew tobacco and to see your otolaryngologist if sores are in the mouth and you chew tobacco.

Question 8

why does chewing tobacco lead to nausea?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: It directly affects the intestinal t ract as well as relevant receptors in the brain.

Question 9

can chewing tobacco cause chronic cough?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The most common causes of chronic cough are asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infections and acid reflux from the stomach.  A person with a chronic cough should be evaluated so a treatment can be directed at the cause of the cough.  Even though chewing tobacco is unlikely to trigger a chronic cough, there are serious adverse effects including cancer of the mouth.

Question 10

does chewing tobacco cause oily facial skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: any form of nicotine can increase the incidence of skin problems, including acne.  Nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict, which is why blood flow to the heart, brain and other vital organs is reduced, and why there are more heart attacks and strokes in tobacco users, whether smoked or chewed.  It also causes mouth and throat cancer. Acne will be the least of your problems. Get help and quit.

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