Question 1

does smoking effect levaquin (levofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Smoking affects the respiratory tract: inflammation, paralysis of hair-cells that help sweep mucus, etc out of the lungs. So smoking counters/slows the efforts of any antibiotic you're taking for respiratory infection. Like taking a poison & its antidote at the same time.

Question 2

im currently taking 500mg levaquin (levofloxacin) for a sinus infection. im a frequent user of marijuana however have been cautious about smoking while taking levaquin. are the any dangerous reactions to smoking on it? can you smoke weed on levaquin?

Accepted Answer

: Levaquin is a potent medication with a high profile of side effects, including liver problems, hepatitis, muscular/tendon, neuropathy and aortic ruptures/tears. Because of this they carry the FDA's most serious warning, a black box warning. If you are on this medication, your Dr determined that the risk profile was balanced by your infection. DO NOT take chances by adding other compounds, esp Weed

Question 3

i'm trying to quit smoking. it's very difficult. are e cigarettes a safer alternative?

Accepted Answer

Smoking addicted: 52 F: I'm trying to quit smoking. It's very difficult. Are e cigarettes a safer alternative? ANS: as a former smoker I understand the difficulty. But the heath benefits are very clear. Discuss with your Dr. and ask to be referred for help. Keep trying you can do it!

Question 4

is smoking iqos better than cigarettes ?

Accepted Answer

Iqos: At this time no one really knows if it is safe product anytime your using a tobacco product there is always a risk no smoking and no use of tobacco products is always best

Question 5

is smoking cigars safer than cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

No: Both have nicotine, both cause COPD and lung cancer as well as a host of other issues including higher risk of heart disease.

Question 6

what are the effects of smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Lots of bad effects: Smoking affects multiple system, and can cause copd, different cancerslike lungs, oral vavity, ubladder, prone to heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, etc.

Question 7

is pipe smoking as dangerous as cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In different ways than cigarette smoking.  Cigarettes can cause oral, pharyngeal or lung cancer, since the smoke is inhaled into the lungs.  Pipe smokers typically don't inhale into the lungs, just the mouth, so they are at risk for oral cancer.  Any tobacco product puts the user at increased risk for cancer.

Question 8

are there any benefits to smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Zsmoking: Absolutely none to your health and well being.  Yes for the person who sells them to you.

Question 9

can smoking cigarettes affect the way you look?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can
1 can age your appearance
2affect your skin in form of wrinkles
3it uses up vitc that is needed for healthy skin.
4lines, wrinkles, sunken cheeks and somewhat pigmented appearance
5discoloration of teeth&causes gum disease and may cause loss of teeth and affect your smile and appearance and breath
6discoloration of nails by smoking
7odor of smoke on the clothes and breath
8copd effects.

Question 10

how do you compare smoking cigarettes too hooca?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco is Tobacco: Experts suggest that there is no difference between smoking tobacco through a hookah or through a cigarette.  Both are detrimental to your health.

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