Saturday, February 20, 2010

is it possible to get lung cancer from smoking black and mild cigars

is it possible to get lung cancer from smoking black and mild cigars?
if it is possible, how much of a chance do i have of getting it compared to smoking cigarettes? are there any chemicals in black and milds like there are in cigarettes? and how much?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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yes, smoking anything can cause lung cancer and other types of cancers.
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yes you can..... a cigar has the amount of about 50 cigarettes..... if u just like the taste then dont inhale just puff, most people do that anyways.... if you MUST inhale then do it seldom.... and be careful
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Of course. It's even possible to develop lung cancer never having smoked a thing in your life.
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Putting anything foreign directly into your lungs can trigger cancer. You must also consider that it could trigger cancer of the lips, tongue, throat . . basically the whole system. No one knows what will cause one person to get the cancer while someone else does not. However, WHO recognizes that people who smoke are at a higher risk for developing some type of cancer than most other people. As unpopular as it is in most circles . . I'd suggest moderation. Just living can be a risk. So, enjoy a good cigar on occasion, just don't make it a habit.
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You bet your boots you can. Smoking is smoking. Anybody that tells you that you are smoking safer is a fool. Do you remember when the cig. co. were saying the samething. They were liars, & so many of us young suckers. Many are now paying the price.
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Yes, taking in tobacco in any form causes cancer!




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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

What causes lung cancer besides cigarettes and tobacco

What causes lung cancer besides cigarettes and tobacco?

Cancer - 4 Answers
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lung disease
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exposure to second hand smoke. Exposure to asbestos.
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expose to second-hand smoke, the unstoppable air pollution, and of course the things we eat, full of chemicals, nothing organic and natural now...
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You can add these to the others already listed: High levels of arsenic, chromium & nickel found in drinking water. Industrial substances such as coal, vinyl chloride, exposure to radiation. Genetics - family history.




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Friday, February 12, 2010

why do schizophrenia patients develop lung cancer and other problems from smoking less than non schizophrenia?
Ok, doing a very detailed paper on schizophrenia. Found in 2 different sources (as well as by my psych teacher) that Schizophrenia sufferers smoke more, due to a chemical in cigarettes that helps stabilize their delusions, ect. If you happen to know what chemical that is, it'd also be great, but what I really want ot know is WHY schizophrenic patients develop less medical issues from smoking, compared to smokers without schizophrenia? Does anyone know why?
Mental Health - 2 Answers
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They smoke non-filters with less chemicals.
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See link below for excerpt about nicotine and it's effect on dopamine, which is the main neurotransmitter system implicated in schizophrenia. I can also confirm that schizophrenics smoke more. I just read that fact last night. I've also including an in-depth study on nicotine dependency amongst schizophrenics.




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