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

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 3

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

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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 4

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 5

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 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

what's the best way to stop using smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Stopping Addiction: One way to stop an addition like tobacco use is cold turkey. Throw the stuff away and walk. It take a strong conviction to stop this way. Another way is gradual with medical help to wean you off the tobacco addiction. The last form is being forced by circumstances, like oral cancer, to stop using tobacco. Not fun. All bad habits must be replaced by good habits in order to prevent going back.

Question 8

how long do you have to be using smokeless tobacco before you can get cancers?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: A minimal amount so assume any puts you at risk for disease.

Question 9

how can one stop using smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Oral Cancer Risk: Smokeless tobacco may seem harmless, but is the most carcinogenic forms of tobacco use. It places the carcinogenic chemicals of tobacco directly in contact with the delicate tissues in the oral cavity. It creates a chemical dependency to nicotine like smoking. Talk to your doctor about helping you out of the chemical dependency to nicotine. Chewing tobacco and oral cancer go hand in hand.

Question 10

what are the odds of malignancy using smokeless tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Lower if not using!: Tobacco use is a cause for mouth cancers, lung cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, etc. It is bad for you. Please consider quitting or seeking help in quitting.

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