Smoking

• What is one of the major health issues associated with smoking?

  Lung cancer
• What is a condition that can result from smoking besides lung cancer?

  Coronary heart disease
• What is emphysema characterized by?

  Shortness of breath and poor airflow
• What are the main causes of lung-related diseases due to smoking?

  • Smoking damages cilia
  • Increases mucus production
  • Reduces surface area for oxygen absorption
  • Causes mutations in airway walls
  • Leads to addiction and high blood pressure
• What effect does nicotine have on the body?

  It causes addiction and increases blood pressure
• How does carbon monoxide affect oxygen levels in the body?

  It causes less oxygen in cells and blood
• What is the relationship between tar and cancer?

  Tar is a carcinogen that causes mutations and damage to airway walls
• What happens to oxygen absorption in the lungs due to smoking?

  It leads to lower surface area for oxygen absorption
• What is the impact of smoking on pregnant women?

  It can harm the fetus
• How does smoking affect the production of mucus in the lungs?

  Smoking increases mucus production
• What are the consequences of nicotine addiction?

  It leads to increased blood pressure and coronary heart disease
• What is the effect of smoking on the cilia in the respiratory system?

  Smoking damages the cilia
• What is one of the effects of carbon monoxide in the body?

  It reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood
• How does smoking contribute to coronary heart disease?

  It leads to addiction and high blood pressure
• What are the effects of smoking on lung function?

  It causes shortness of breath and poor airflow