Cigarette Smoking Flashcards

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Tar - 3 Disadvantages

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Lung Cancer
Bronchitis
Emphysema

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Carbon Monoxide -

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Combines with haemoglobin to prevent as much oxygen being transported

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Nicotine

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Addictive

Increases heart rate

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Short term - Cigarette Smoking

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Sore irritated eyes nose and also throat

Headaches

Feeling dizzy

Feeling sick

It can make asthma worse

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Long term - Cigarette smoking

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Increased risk of heart disease

Increased risk of lung and other cancers

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2 Advantages - E-Cigs

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Less harmful chemicals

No bad smell, reduces cravings

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Disadvantages - E-Cigs

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Long term effects aren’t known just yet

Still bad for health

Might be used more than regular smoking

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