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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) – Gets worse in due course of time

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that block airflow, thereby, makes breathing difficult. COPD, also known as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is the fifth leading cause of death in world.  Breathing in certain dusts, fumes, chemicals or gases in the workplace can cause serious long term… Read More COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) – Gets worse in due course of time

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Electronic Cigarettes or e-Cigarettes

Overview of Electronic Cigarettes or e Cigarettes Herbert A. Gilbert, who in 1963 patented a device described as “a smokeless non-tobacco cigarette” that involved “replacing burning tobacco and paper with heated, moist, flavored air”, could called the father of primitive concept of an electronic cigarette. Hon Lik, a Chinese pharmacist, is widely credited with the… Read More Electronic Cigarettes or e-Cigarettes

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Smoking – Cigarettes Contain’s at least 400 Toxic Substances

Smoking  Cigarettes is an addiction, Tobacco contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive. The nicotine, therefore, makes it very difficult (although not impossible) to quit. Dangers of Smoking Cigarette Smoking greatly increases the risk of getting lung cancer, heart attack, chronic lung disease, stroke, and many other cancers. Moreover, smoking is perhaps the most preventable… Read More Smoking – Cigarettes Contain’s at least 400 Toxic Substances

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