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Medical Conditions - First Hand Smoke

First-hand smoke is the smoke inhaled by the tobacco smoker itself. It causes adverse health effects. It consists of harmful chemicals and carcinogens like nicotine, benzene, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, lead, ammonia, etc. These have deleterious health effects. It affects nearly every organ and reduces the lifespan of an individual. Tobacco smoke can cause lung cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Apart from lung cancer, it causes various lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, etc. In addition, this smoke is known to cause premature births and infertility issues.

All first hand-smoke Q&A

Can smoking cause nail clubbing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is mild clubbing, which is normal in young females due to the estrogen hormone. Please keep yourself well away from tobacco and alcohol.

What are the methods to quit smoking without using medicine or nicotine gums?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See smoking comes under the addiction to nicotine.

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Can toxins from cigarette smoke get passed on to me during sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

What are the health risks associated with third-hand smoke?

Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation.

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I am a chronic smoker. What is my chest CT scan showing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Review of given CT chest scan images (attachment removed to protect patient identity): There is no obvious focal lesion in the lungs.

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My throat hurts after I smoked for the first time. Why?

Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. Since your throat is not used to the smoke, which contains a large number of chemicals, it got injured and started to pain.

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