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Health problems smoking causes Increased frequency of colds, particularly chest colds and bronchitis. Asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers, for example smoke. Neuralgia. Neuralgia is a painful disorder of the nerves. Under the general heading of neuralgia are trigeminal neuralgia (TN), atypical facial pain, and post herpetic neuralgia (caused by shingles or herpes). Neuralgia is also involved in disorders such as sciatica and Brachial Plexopathy with Neuropathia. Gastrointestinal difficulties, constipation, diarrhea, and colitis Headaches. Smoking and second hand smoke is a major trigger for many headaches, particularly migraines and cluster headaches. Nausea. Nausea is a symptom of several conditions, many of which are not related to the stomach. The symptoms of nausea can appear because of nicotine poisoning. Convulsions. A seizure is a temporary abnormal electro-physiologic phenomenon of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal activity. Smoking cigarettes can trigger seizures. Smoking worsens asthma and counteracts asthma medication by worsening the inflammation of the airways that the medicine tries to ease. Leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a medical condition that results in the occurrence of white patches inside the mouth or tongue, especially in the mucous membranes inside the mouth. Though the exact cause of Leukoplakia has not been evaluated yet a whole array of factors, mainly smoking, betel chewing, alcohol intake et al are identified as risk factors that can account for Leukoplakia. Insomnia. Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by the inability to fall asleep and/or the inability to remain asleep for a reasonable amount of time. Nicotine in cigarette smoke is the drug responsible for insomnia in many smokers; it has stimulant properties that can cause insomnia. Smoking causes impotence in men. Heart murmur. Murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that are produced as a result of turbulent blood flow which is sufficient to produce audible noise. This most commonly results from narrowing or leaking of valves or the presence of abnormal passages through which blood flows in or near the heart. Buerger's disease. Buerger's disease is an acute inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of arteries and veins of the hands and feet. It is strongly associated with use of tobacco products, primarily from smoking, but also from smokeless tobacco. Shortness of breath (also known as dyspnea or dyspnoea). Shortness of breath is perceived difficulty breathing or painful breathing. Smoking causes constriction and even total collapse of blood vessels. Smoking causes massive destruction of vital cells from the lips to the lungs. Arthritis. Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. Smoking Doubles Risk of Severe Arthritis Smokers run an increased risk of cataracts. A cataract is an opacity that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope. Hyperglycemia (High blood sugar). Hyperglycemia hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia is a condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood plasma. Smoking is significantly associated with smoking. Gastric, duodenal, and peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcer disease is an ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. Smoking is dangerous for nonsmokers who breathe the smoke from smokers' cigarettes.  During the 12 minutes a cigarette burns, smoke from the cigarette fills the room with poisonous gases. Lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease where tissue in the lung grows out of control. This may lead to metastasis, invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. Medical research has determined that chronic tobacco smoking can lead to many health problems, particularly lung cancer Cancer of the lip, tongue, pharynx, larynx, and bladder. Emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive lung disease. It is often caused by exposure to toxic chemicals or long-term exposure to tobacco smoke. Smoking is bad for your bones. It can cause osteoporosis and you have more chance on having spine and hip fractures. Heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases which affect the heart and as of 2007 it is the leading cause of death in many countries. Smoking is bad for your eyes. The blood vessels in the eye are sensitive and can be easily damaged by smoke, causing a bloodshot appearance and itchiness. Smoking will make your blood circulation poor, this causes cold fingers. Arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting arterial blood vessels. It is a chronic inflammatory response in the walls of arteries, in large part due to the deposition of lipoproteins (plasma proteins that carry cholesterol and triglycerides). Tobacco smoking is a factor that increases the risk. Smokers have less energy and are less resistant to all diseases. Sinusitis (Sinus Infection). Sinusitis is an inflammation of the par nasal sinuses, which may or may not be as a result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, viral, allergic or autoimmune issues. Smoking increases the risk of developing sinusitis. Tobacco angina (nicotine angina pectoris). Angina is caused by narrowing of the coronary (heart) arteries. Cigarette smoking causes damage to the coronary arteries and, in this way, can contribute to angina. Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere) become inflamed and flooded with fluid. Not smoking is important not only because it helps to limit lung damage, but also because cigarette smoke interferes with many of the body's natural defenses against pneumonia. Influenza. Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses). Some research studies show an increase in influenza infections among smokers compared to nonsmokers. There is a higher mortality rate for smokers than nonsmokers from influenza. Smoking causes crippling of taste buds. Skin cancer. Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes, including smoking. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), so a tumor is usually clearly visible. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB for tubercle bacillus or Tuberculosis) is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria, mainly Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day increases the risk of TB by two- to four-times. Tobacco amblyopia. Smoking produces cyanide, a retinal toxin. Smokers may develop a problem called toxic amblyopia. Amblyopia is reduced or dimness of vision that is not related to visible changes in eye health. Causes include exposure to toxic substances, such as alcohol and tobacco smoke, diabetic, and medication. Smoking damages your DNA. Impaired hearing. Some studies have indicated a possible link between cigarette smoking and hearing. Smokers take 25 per cent more sick day’s year than non-smokers. Smoking causes pathological increase in the heart rate and subsequent damage to the heart. Smoking causes diseases in nearly every organ of the body, according to a comprehensive report on smoking and health from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Degenerative disc disease. Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, is a common disorder of the lower spine and for some people can cause low back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica).Smoking is a leading risk factor for DDD. Leukemia. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Smoking cigarettes may increase a person's risk of contracting leukemia by 30 percent. Cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). Cigarette and tobacco smoke is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Hypertension. Smoking raises blood pressure, which can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) - a risk factor for heart attacks and stroke. Fertility problems. Smokers are more likely to have fertility problems than couples who are non-smokers. Smoking causes numbness of hands and arms. Heavy smokers are twice as likely to get macular degeneration, resulting in the gradual loss of eyesight. Smoking increases your risk of periodontal disease, which causes swollen gums, bad breath and teeth to fall out. Home Screenshots Features Order! Download Contact News Quit info