Tobacco smoking is well known to be a major risk factor for various cancers, lung and cardiovascular problems, and is also linked to other health problems, such as complications in pregnancy, low sperm count in men, oral problems, and increased likelihood of cataracts
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Its addictive qualities come from the way that it triggers the release of the endorphin dopamine into the brain, leading to reinforcement, or the teaching of the brain to keep on using nicotine
Revealed - what just one cigarette does to your body: From stomach ache to ear infection, we break down the immediate effects smoking can have Smoking is a risk factor for nearly every chronic disease, experts warn, but it has instant negative effects, too Cigarettes immediately interfere with the functions of many major systems or organs What may feel like unrelated symptoms - like anxiety or a stuffy nose - are actually the first attacks that tobacco make on your system See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The first drag of a cigarette not only starts you down a road full of chronic disease risks - it can cause immediate symptoms smokers may not even realize come from indulging the vice
Everything from how deeply smokers inhale with each puff, to the other medical conditions they have, can make a difference to life expectancy
