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How can nicotine gum affect a non-smokers lungs?
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No lung effect ofGum: Nicotine gum has no effect on the lungs of the person chewing it. It is, however, addictive. People who quit smoking by chewing nicotine gum will still need to go through withdrawal from the nicotine at some point.
Answered 5/8/2014
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