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Is it okay if i inhale the smoke of a cigar? just wondering, i know you're not suppose to but is it seriously harmful if i do?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Harmful: Inhaling the smoke from a cigar is harmful and contains harmful substances like cigarettes.
Answered 9/8/2013
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No: No. It is seriously harmful. Also, please note that the ph of cigar smoke is a little more alkaline and penetrates the tissues better than cigarette smoke, thus more harmful puff for puff. I used to smoke one or two per year but gave that up after learning more about how harmful they are.
Answered 9/9/2013
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