Conclusions Although there is evidence supporting a link between smoking and CRS, studies suggest that there might be individual susceptibility to cigarette smoking causing the development and/or maintenance of CRS
Indeed, raising taxes on tobacco and thereby increasing its price is one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco use
Over time, smoking can lead to increased lung infections as well as a higher risk of conditions such as : Emphysema Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Lung cancer symptoms Even those who do not smoke and inhale secondhand smoke from friends and family can have immediate negative effects on the body
Image Credit: Massachusetts Department of Health and University of Massachusetts Medical School This might seem like a small increase, but it has substantial effects
The exact formulation of a cigarette varies by brand, but some of the additives commonly found in cigarettes include harmful chemicals such as arsenic, acetone, lead, and formaldehyde
