Chemicals in tobacco smoke can destroy lung tissue, increase mucus, and cause inflammation.
Swapping Cigarettes for Vapes
Some smokers mayswitch from cigarettes to vapesto reduce their risk of lung diseases.
However, experts warn that long-term health risks from vaping are still unclear.
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However, e-cigarettes remain popular in the younger population.
If you’re trying to quit smoking, talk to a health care provider about safer, evidence-based strategies.
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