Question 1

could you tell me what are benefits of quiting smoking, why is smoking bad?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Susceptibility to respiratory tract infection, precursor to other habits, bad smell, compromising immune system, all but a few of the many negative effects of nicotine.

Question 2

why is smoking bad for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and Kidneys: Smoking is bad for everything. In regards to the kidney, smoking increases the formation of atherosclerotic plaque which builds up in the blood vessels and cause a blockage of blood flow. When the kidneys dont receive enough blood flow, they do not function normally and start to fail.

Question 3

why exactly is smoking bad for you heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: It accelerates the process of atherosclerosis or clogging the arteries plus has hypercoagulable effect ie makes ur blood thicker and more prone to develop clots. Nicotine can induce spasms in the coronary arteries and periphral arteries too.

Question 4

why is  second-hand smoking is bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary smoking: You take in nicotine and other toxic chemicals just like smokers do but are exposed to higher the level of these harmful chemicals in your body. This is why 2nd hand smoke is called involuntary smoking! it has higher concentrations of cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) than the mainstream smoke. It also contains smaller particles which make their way into the body’s cells more easily.

Question 5

how bad is smoking ?

Accepted Answer

Very bad, and...: Smoking is completely unnecessary. If nobody on planet Earth purposely inhales smoke or vapors of any kind, we would all still be just fine... and a lot healthier. All smokers need to quit smoking. However, the nicotine is extremely addictive, which is why the tobacco industry is able to keep selling so much of their products for MONEY. One can work with his primary care doctor on quitting.

Question 6

is smoking really bad?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is bad.: It causes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer, besides possibility of mouth and esophageal cancer. It contributes to poor healing, foul odor, osteoporosis etc.

Question 7

is smoking hookah bad for you?

Accepted Answer

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 8

is smoking hookah infront of a kid bad?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is quiting smoking suddenly good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Stopping immediately is the best thing you can do.

Question 10

is smoking in moderation that bad for someone?

Accepted Answer

How bad?: Why would you want to do something like that if you're not already addicted? It's disgusting and you're telling the world you believe the tobacco companies' ads that portray it as cute and wholesome. "moderate" use will make you an addict and you'll tend to increase it. Even ten pack-years will take away from your wind as you reach middle age and put you at significant cancer risk.

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