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Tobacco is prepared from the leaves of the plant Nicotiana. Smoking tobacco affects the heart, liver, and lungs, as the smoke contains carbon monoxide, cyanide, and carcinogens. Smoking and chewing tobacco put an individual at risk for heart attack, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and various cancers.

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Tobacco Implications in Oral Cancer: Molecular Progression and Research Analysis

Oral cancer currently ranks in the eighth position among the most common cancer-related deaths globally, with tobacco-related carcinogenicity.

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Dry Socket - Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment

A dry socket is a widespread problem that may occur after tooth extraction (removal). Patients often fear this condition post-tooth extraction.

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Respiratory Effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Respiratory symptoms and lung function may start showing adverse effects within a few years of consistent smoking. Read the article to know more.

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Tobacco Workers Lung: Rehabilitation for Respiratory Disease

It is also known as occupational lung disease, a condition caused by repeated exposure to harmful particles in the workplace, causing inflammation in the lungs.

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Tobacco Worker’s Lung and Its Rehabilitation

Tobacco worker's lung is a disease that affects the workers' lungs who plant, cultivate, and harvest tobacco and require respiratory rehabilitation.

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Tobacco-Related Carcinogenicity: Link to Oral Cancers

Tobacco contains chemicals that have been identified as potential risk factors for oral cancer. Read below to know more.

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Snuff Dipper's Cancer

Verrucous carcinoma, most often linked with the frequent usage of snuff and chewing tobacco, is clinically difficult to diagnose as it is a slow-growing lesion.

4 min readOctober 18, 2021

How Is Oral Submucous Fibrosis Treated?

Oral submucous fibrosis is a precancerous condition caused by tobacco chewing and smoking. Read the article to know more about oral submucous fibrosis.

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Smoker's Melanosis

Tobacco smoking has always been injurious to both the oral cavity and our general systemic health. Read the article to know more about smokers' melanosis.

4 min readFebruary 22, 2022