If you do get a diagnosis, don't panic
For example, there were large increases in smoking RRs and RDs for all-cause mortality and lung cancer mortality in the United States (US) between the 1960s, 1980s and 2000s 8
If you forget the charger on a weekend trip, cigarettes suddenly start looking convenient again
Source: NHS Short-Term vs Long-Term Health Risks Short-Term Effects Smoking: Immediate difficulty breathing and reduced lung capacity Increased heart rate and blood pressure Reduced sense of taste and smell Yellowing of teeth and fingers Persistent cough and phlegm production Vaping: Throat and mouth irritation Dry cough Headaches and dizziness (often nicotine-related) Nausea in some users Temporary breathing discomfort Long-Term Risks Smoking: Leading cause of preventable death worldwide Lung cancer, throat cancer, mouth cancer, and at least 15 other types of cancer Heart disease and stroke COPD and emphysema Type 2 diabetes complications Weakened immune system Premature ageing and skin damage Vaping: Nicotine addiction Potential cardiovascular effects (research ongoing) Possible long-term lung damage (research ongoing) Unknown effects after decades of use Potential impact on brain development in young people This is where the picture gets murky
Mussulman LM, Faseru B, Fitzgerald S, Nazir N, Patel V, Richter KP
Choice of two sizes: Regular or Extra Slim REGULAR - for standard size cigarettes 8mm EXTRA SLIM - for Super Slim cigarettes 5.5mm HAND-ROLLED - The fit depends on the filter size used and the way the cigarette is rolled HEALTH & HYGIENE: cigarette holder prevents nicotine stains on your fingers and partially reduces the inhalation of nicotine and tar.
