Question 1

what is a list of heath risks of smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Many: 1respiratory problems like copd, cough, phlegm, shortness of breath
2lung cancer
3coronary artery disease leading to angina and heart attack
4blockage of arteries causing peripheral vascular disease in legs and stroke
5abdominal aortin aneurysm
6cancers like bladder, cervix, esophagus, oral cavity, pancreas, pharynx, stomach, leukemia
7infertility, sids, preterm babies
8osteoporisis
9dental&gum disease
10skin.

Question 2

how is it that smoking cigarettes isn't a disease also?

Accepted Answer

It's medical problem: Tobacco dependence is considered a medical condition or 'diagnosis'. Just like dependence on alcohol, or even prescription drugs, it is very much a medical problem. In fact, tobacco use is the number one preventable medical problem in the U.S. The number of medical conditions that are the result of smoking is very large. Common is heart and lung disease, but also infertility and erectile problems!

Question 3

can you tell me if there are benefits for smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Only in peoples mind: There is no safe level of tobacco. Smoking is linked to such a long list of medical problems - the space here is too short. However, it has a powerful effect on how people think, because that cigarette wants you to keep smoking. People will feel more calm, more awake, less anxious, less sad. Mostly because if you don't smoke, you will feel worse. So the benefits are only perceived, not real.

Question 4

which types of effects does smoking cigarettes have on a person mentally?

Accepted Answer

Mood changes: Nicotine has both stimulating and relaxing effects, and with cigarettes persons addicted are very good a titrating the amount of nicotine for desired effect.  , however once addicted the main effect the nicotine gives a smoker is to relieve the craving and mild withdrawal state that happens in between cigarettes. The withdrawal state could include irratibilty, poor concentration,  anxiety.

Question 5

is dipping worse than smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Yup & yes both bad: Both cause nicotine addiction.  Both cause cancer. Both are yukky. Smoking is worse for the lungs, dipping is worse for the gums, teeth, and breath.  Spitting brown soupy saliva tinged with tobacco is socially disgusting.

Question 6

how can i prevent smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Be smart: Anyone who tries to get you to smoke isn't your friend. It's an addiction that will ruin your health and ultimately very likely kill you. Just don't start. If you are a smoker and need to stop, get your physician's help.

Question 7

can you get hives from smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

hives: Are not likely to be related to smoking.

Question 8

how can i stop an addiction smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Multiple helps: You can see your primary care doctor for help with this -- and s/he will be glad for you to stop this health risk!  there are nicotine patches, gums, and medications to help you get through nicotine withdrawal.  Hypnosis can also help in many people.  Stopping cigarettes is challenging, but is definitely do-able.  http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/guidetoquittingsmoking/index.

Question 9

how does smoking cigarettes cause some cancers?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco: When burned produces a number of arylhydrocarbons, and other carcinogens that directly attack human dna leading to mutations.  Some are repaired, others propagate over time,  mean time, nicotine addicts. The more exposure, probabilistic risk increases for cancer, cardiovascular and lung disease. Evidence is overwhelming indisputable..

Question 10

how do people get addicted to smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs there is. For eg., when rats in a study were given the choice of choosing by lever Cocaine heroin and nicotine....They always gravitated to nicotine the most ..Even if the position of the levers and drugs were switched around. It also explains why it is so hard to quit smoking. Whatever you do, don't start smoking and get your friends and family to stop.

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