Question 1

is it ok to smoke?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking has been strongly linked to heart disease, lung disease and many types of cancers.  Second hand smoke exposure also causes significant illness, particularly in children. No it is never “ok” to smoke, if you currently smoke, there are many resources to help you quit. The american lung association is a great place for more information.

Question 2

please advise if it's ok if i smoke cigars on occasion?

Accepted Answer

It ok: As long as you accept that it is ok to increase your risk of cancer, lung disease and cardiovascular disease albeit to a lesser extent than if you used more regularly.

Question 3

i smoked week 1 week ago and only took 2 hits and have a drug test tomorrow will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: One time use of cannabis can clear in a week. Chronic daily use can take a month or longer to clear.

Question 4

took one puff of a e ciggerate only one i choked bad any damage it's been 4 days and i have never smoked in my life and never will ok?

Accepted Answer

You should be: fine after taking one puff.  I am very glad that you are making the decision now - not to smoke. It is a nasty habit that harms your health. Take care.

Question 5

unfortunately, i'm a smoker and i'm having surgery on tuesday. will i be ok if i don't smoke 12 hours before surgery? i think i can handle that. thx.

Accepted Answer

Smoking &amp; surgery: It isn't that last cigarette before surgery that will hurt you during sleep, it is rather the long term effects of smoking on your lungs. The Anesthesiologist will handle your case accordingly, wish you an uneventful surgery and good health, and hopefully smoking cessation, good luck

Question 6

herbal incense is it ok to smoke?

Accepted Answer

No: One of the problems is that "herbal incense" can mean anything, and can have anything, everything or nothing in it.  Most of it consist of synthetic cannabinoids which are sprayed on inert plant matter. Some of these can be highly dangerous, causing seizures, psychosis, delirium and even kidney failure and death. Other are milder synthetics that do act like marijuana. You are playing with fire.

Question 7

is it ok to smoke cigarette if i'm having a toothache?

Accepted Answer

I guess: The cigarette will have no affect on your toothache.  The rest of your health is another issue.

Question 8

i just took 50mg of  benadyrl is it ok to  smoke marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis: I can't give permission. In many situations it is not legal. Be aware that mixing the 2 might ^ some side effects such as inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, slowed reaction times, slowed problem solving &amp; dry mouth.

Question 9

why's is my tour really sor and i don't smoke?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: A sore throat is often due to a viral infection which lasts a few days and often a head cold then follows. If a sore throat shows steady worsening, a throat culture is recommended to check for a strep infection which would require antibiotic therapy. A very prolonged sore throat may be due to infectious mononucleosis, and in older adults malignancy must be checked for.

Question 10

what are the affects of secondhand smoke on me from bf?

Accepted Answer

Same as smoking: Second hand smoke is classified as a "known human carcinogen" and thus causes similar damage as first hand smoke.

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Took one puff of a e ciggerate only one i choked bad any damage it's been 4 days and i have never smoked in my life and never will ok?

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Unfortunately, i'm a smoker and i'm having surgery on tuesday. will i be ok if i don't smoke 12 hours before surgery? i think i can handle that. thx.

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Herbal incense is it ok to smoke?

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