Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is worse--smoking, breathing smog?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Smoking and health: Smoking has the worst reputation as health hazard more so as its a deliberate act of destruction.Lung cancer has been undeniably sourced to smoking and its the #1 cause of death in usa.Its attrributable to throat and laryngeal ca, breast ca, cervical ca, prostate ca, colon ca.Apart from cancer it is responsible for COPD or emphysema-a living death!second hand smoke causes harm to loved ones around.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
4monthcough keeps getting worse. Pain, shortness of breath On ventolin flovent zyrtec and singulair (montelukast) not helping lungs burn when breathing no smoking?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does smoking affect the difficulty in breathing?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Grandfather hospitalized for difficulty breathing. Is that due to smoking for 50years?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Which is worse? Breathing in secondhand smoke or actually smoking
I quit smoking a month ago. I feel like my breathing is actually worse and with more dry coughing. Why might this be? When should I feel better?
I stopped smoking five months ago due to emphysema of the upper lungs. Why does my breathing seem to be getting worse?
Why am i breathing worse 2 weeks after quitting smoking? Chronic sinusitis and GERD for awhile, but the globus sensation and dyspnea (both left sided) are worse since. Normal oxi/spiro/auscultation.
I am experiencing cough (worsened by: lying flat, worse at night) (quality: no phlegm or mucus) , wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, lying flat, smoking, worse at night) , chest pain or discomfort (worsened by: after sudden movements, afte?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
