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Can inhaling an unlit cigarette cause cancer?

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No: It's much less unpleasant than the first few lit cigs or chews that lead to lifelong addiction. Of all the addictions, tobacco is the only one that doesn't start off as being enjoyable. Please stay as far from it as you can.

Dr Encarnacion and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2018

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