Question 1

for an insurance discount blood test how long will it take to get cigarette smoking to not show on test? i smoke @3 cigarettes/day.

Accepted Answer

1 week: You need to stop smoking as this is never a good choice. But for practical purposes you need to remain 1 week at minimum without smoking.

Question 2

what are ill effects for cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

So many!: Checkout thetruth.Com 

or, if you like your facts straight up without the razzle dazzle:
http://www.Cdc.Gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/.

Question 3

can i combat the effects of cigarette smoking with exercise?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Better still, quit smoking and stay active.

Question 4

do people think that jogging/running can stop the effects of cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

Not really: One of the harmful effects of smoking is increasing risk of heart disease, making it more likely for your heart blood vessels to be blocked/atherosclerosis. Running may help prevent this, but not completely. The effects of smoking, on balance, would be worse. PLUS, there are all the lung effects (emphysema, cancer) that running would have no preventive effect on. No smoking is best. Good wishes:)

Question 5

is there any empirical data that compares the effects of cigar with cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The real difference is the type of cancers.  Cigars don't have filters, and cigar smokers tend to hold the smoke in their mouths and throat rather than inhaling.  Cigars have higher levels of nicotine.  Both cigar and cigarette smokers have similar risk for oral cancers.  There are strong links between cigar smoking and cancer of the pancreas, and male breast cancer.

Question 6

what to expect when quitting cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

A longer life: Withdrawal symptoms from cigarettes  usually last 7-10 days. Quitting can cause anxiety, hunger, insomnia and a longer life. **.

Question 7

help please. could cigarette smoking be considered doing drugs?

Accepted Answer

Cigarette smoke: Since cigarette smoking has lung damage and  causes cancer it should be considered a legal drug.

Question 8

what are the benefits of cigarette smoking? i believe if done in moderation there is some benefits

Accepted Answer

NONE: There are no known benefits of smoking.

Question 9

are my vocal chords permanently damaged from cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Full recovery is possible but so are precancerous changes.

Question 10

what is the best to get over cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The first most important thing about quitting is ..Wanting to quit!  there are a few medicines that can help like chantix, wellbutrin (bupropion) and nicotine substitutes like the gum, lozenge or patch as well. If you really don't want to quit than consider the electronic cigarette or ecigarette for short which is water vapor with nicotine instead of smoke with carcinogens and chemicals and nicotine instead.

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For an insurance discount blood test how long will it take to get cigarette smoking to not show on test? i smoke @3 cigarettes/day.

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What are ill effects for cigarette smoking?

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Can i combat the effects of cigarette smoking with exercise?

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Do people think that jogging/running can stop the effects of cigarette smoking?

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Is there any empirical data that compares the effects of cigar with cigarette smoking?

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What to expect when quitting cigarette smoking?

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Help please. could cigarette smoking be considered doing drugs?

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What are the benefits of cigarette smoking? i believe if done in moderation there is some benefits

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Are my vocal chords permanently damaged from cigarette smoking?

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What is the best to get over cigarette smoking?

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