why do people still smoke cigarettes smokers light a cigarette after sex? What are the health risks? Why do people smoke?
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Lung damage Smoking permanent lung tissue loss a chronic cough damage to the respiratory system increased chance of developing certain infections that affect the lungs, like tuberculosis and pneumonia Cancer risk People who smoke are emphysema chronic bronchitis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lung cancer adult-onset asthma Withdrawal from tobacco products can cause temporary congestion and respiratory discomfort as your lungs and airways begin to heal
14 , S7S11 (2004)
Scientific African, 1, e00004
Why do people smoke
