Effects of smoking upon health

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Avatar m tn Nicotine is what keeps people smoking despite its harmful effects. Because the smoker inhales only some of the smoke from a cigarette and not all of each puff is absorbed in the lungs, a smoker gets about 1 to 2 milligrams of the drug from each cigarette. A drop of pure nicotine would kill a person-in fact, nicotine can be used as a pesticide on crops.
Avatar f tn hi there. i saw from your profile you are in the first 30 days of recovery from opiates. is there a certain reason why you feel it is necessary to quit smoking right now? it takes time for the brain to begin to renormalize chemically, and adding more stress would not be advisable right now. i assume also that the med in question is chantix. you are wise to be cautious with that one.
Avatar f tn What are the side effects of smoking when pregnant? Did any of u girls smoke when u were pregnant? I'm 16 weeks and trying to quit but it a lot harder than I thought .
Avatar n tn There is not much standardized research done on this due to the illegal nature of marijuana. You can find MANY websites on the effects of cannibis and blood sugar, though and I am surprised you are on this one asking questions. Do you really think someone is gonna get on this site and admit to breaking the law????? Please!
Avatar m tn Another thought I have is that this color, and possible lack of live sperm, came as a result of smoking. I smoked for about 20 years, but stopped 5 years ago, when I thought that could be the cause of us not getting pregnant again. I know there is some science behind this phenomena, and the we both should get tested, but I wanted to first post this question to draw upon others knowledge and experience.
Avatar f tn Not to mention the fact thanks the all those toxic elements, your baby can be born already going though withdraw. Which create more issues in your babys health, mood, breathing, and growth.
Avatar f tn If you stop smoking, that's the best thing you can do. You are young, you've only smoked a couple of cigarettes and you can reverse the effects if you quit. Good for you for being concerned about it! Be tough and stop smoking now!
Avatar m tn One of the rare side effects of Wellbutrin is abnormal dreams. You might want to talk to your doctor about discontinuing it to see if the dreams stop.
Avatar f tn Yes, smoking depletes blood levels of vitamin C and can worsen the symptoms of the disease. Your husband needs to contact his neurologist asap, because he might steroids to stop the progression of the disease. The longer you wait the more likely the damage can become permanent.
1230229 tn?1447215761 However, this is due to the mental effects the meds can have upon you. I have not heard of there being any interaction between the medications themselves.
Avatar n tn i have been suffering from dizziness since a long time i went to alot of doctors no one could tell me the reason i feel cold and sometimes my hands is sweat i feel sometimes burn in my chest i did echo on the heart and ecg upon the heart and blood tests they found no reason , i sometimes feel heaviness in my hand and leg and my tongue
Avatar f tn In September of 2006 I had a stressful event happen and was on the brink of picking up a cigarette. I decided to start the gum chewing instead of smoking. I have been on it ever since. I guess I am coming to the realization that this nicotine gum can be very bad for your health if chewed past the recommended timeframe. I have been having stomach problems for the last 6-9 months that were fueled by a stressful job that I am no longer in.
5133061 tn?1374980525 Daily cannabis smoking is a risk factor for progression of fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C. Patients with ongoing chronic hepatitis C should be advised to refrain from regular cannabis use. Abstract available at http://www.medscape.
Avatar m tn I saw an article in a medical magazine in a hospital waiting room that said that the sperm are a bigger factor in health of a baby than previously realized. Smoking, drinking, poor sleep, poor diet, high stress, and toxins all take a toll on sperm, weakening them. I think it's a great question and worth researching.
Avatar f tn There hasnt been a study on the effects of weed on the human body since the 1930s when it was illegalized. And to top it all off it wasnt illegalized for the effects!
975514 tn?1324997938 During the same time my asthma was getting worse. After eight months of smoking again and then the death of my father -in-law, my husband and I just quit smoking together on the same day practically and it wasn't even planned. We were just fed up. This was almost five years ago and we haven't looked back since! Anyhow, I am totally off track. Unfortunately, my asthma didn't go away with the cigarette smoking.
1159737 tn?1286517257 Yes, smoking it has long term effects but the THC its self doesn't have any adverse long term effects. In fact our brain has a receptor specially to receive the chemicals that it contains. I was trying to find the right name for the receptor but if found this story instead http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090420151240.
Avatar f tn Google how smoking effects your baby. One was it increases the risk of sids (sudden infant death syndrome). That alone should be enough for someone to quit but a lot of moms turn a blind eye to the negative side effects. Best of luck quitting! !!
Avatar f tn Ive been smoking for over 15 years...this is my 1st pregnancy, and honestly, just the thought of my baby not being able to get enough oxygen or blood flow from me is enough to have me quit. I quit cold turkey. This child should not suffer because of my selfish digusting habit. Thats what worked for me. Good luck to ya!
Avatar n tn What are the long-term effects of using commit lozenges? I have used them for a couple years and can't kick them. Are they are safe replacement for smoking?
Avatar n tn Used to smoke heavily for almost 11 years. Stopped smoking four days back. I am feeling heavyness in the left side of the chest. Sometimes burning sensation in the throat. Does this due to quitiing smoking or is it any heart related problem?...
Avatar f tn Just found out I was pregnant and I smoke cigarettes Im well aware of the effects it can have on my unborn child. Its hard to quit and my bf is getting impatient and upset with me because of it. What can I do to kick this habit?