Question 1

does hookah make you cough?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Of course it does. Run into a burning building and take a deep breath....

Question 2

is smoking hookah bad for you?

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Yes: Lot of studies indicate smoking associates with many cancers, like lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, etc. Smoking also associates with cardiovascular diseases. You should quit smoking.

Question 3

is smoking hookah infront of a kid bad?

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Most certainly: It not only sets a bad example for the child, it increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (sids), and respiratory symptoms and illnesses including asthma, atherogenesis and future risk of cardiovascular disease, renal function impairment, and middle ear disease.

Question 4

are hookahs better or worse than cigars?

Accepted Answer

Similar: I don't know the exact conersion of hookahs to cigars.  For 1 hour use of a hookhah it is the same as smoking an entire pack of cigarettes.  Best to stay away from this as i suspect cancer risk may be the same or worse than standard tobacco.

Question 5

are nicotine free hookah pens bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Discourage: inhaling any irritants into your lungs.

Question 6

can weed & hookah effect your vocal chords?

Accepted Answer

That is possible: Because they are respiratory irritants.

Question 7

is it true that e-hookahs are safe to smoke?

Accepted Answer

E Hookahs: I had to look up what an ehookah is.  It is an electronic cigarette or pipe that uses high temperature rather than combustion to vaporize tobacco and other substances.  While it is true that there is less tar and carbon monoxide and other combustion products, i'm not sure that even the vaporization of other substances is healthy.  Particulate matter in vapor can cause damage to lungs too.

Question 8

what health risks do hookah pens pose on you?

Accepted Answer

Hookah: Acts as a respiratory irritant.

Question 9

can vaporizing from e hookah irritate bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.....: Vaporizing from a hookah can cause airway inflammation which can irritate airways that are already inflamed from bronchitis, either acute or chronic. Exposure to tobacco in any form should be avoided.

Question 10

is a smoking hookah in the house bad for your child?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of smoking/smoke can, and will irritate one's lungs.

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