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Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

Around 443,000 Americans die each year due to complications caused by cigarette smoking. The smoke of a cigarette contains more than 7000<\/strong> chemicals,<\/strong> 70 of which are known to cause cancer<\/strong>. Smoking tobacco and inhaling its vapors have adverse effects on the body. They contribute to many life-threatening conditions including emphysema, asthma,\u00a0<\/span>lung<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>cancer and COPD<\/a>. In addition, smoking is also related to mental health issues. Research shows that people who have schizophrenia\u00a0or chronic depression are prone to smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even as you read this, hundreds of kids and teens are experiencing their first cigarette. So this article aims to enhance your understanding of smoking and its truly destructive effects on the human body. We would throw light on the outcomes of tobacco smoking on major body systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Respiratory System<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0The respiratory system comprises chiefly of lungs and other associated structures involved in gaseous exchange<\/strong>. When we inhale air, it travels through our nostrils<\/em><\/strong> into the larynx<\/em><\/strong>. From there, it progresses through a longer passageway called the air tube or the trachea<\/em><\/strong>. The trachea bifurcates in the middle of the chest into two main bronchi<\/em><\/strong>, each of which enters a lung<\/em><\/strong>. The air passes through bronchioles<\/em> that are tubes only 1mm in diameter. Finally, the air enters the air sacs or alveoli<\/em><\/strong>. This is the site of gaseous exchange<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The alveoli are in close contact with a huge network of capillaries. Carbon dioxide from the blood seeps in the lungs. Alternatively, oxygen from the lungs diffuses into the blood. This is how the lungs take in oxygen and contribute to its supply to the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increased Mucus Production<\/h3>\n

Certain cells in the lungs produce mucus. This mucus serves to bind to harmful bacteria and eliminate them. When a person smokes, the size and number of mucus-producing cells in his lungs rise.\u00a0 More and more mucus is synthesized. Thus, his vessels become clogged with mucus. Gases can’t move steadily and smoothly any longer.<\/strong><\/em> Therefore, he feels irritated while breathing and may produce a wheezing sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smoking And Weakening Of Cilia<\/h3>\n

The lungs have a substantial quantity of cilia that propel the air in a certain direction. Cilia are broom-like projections that have a beating motion. They free the air of any foreign particles that are dangerous to the body. Actually, they help us breathe without irritation or discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

When a person smokes, the swift movement of his cilia becomes slower. Even a single cigarette slows down the to-and-fro motion of the cilia. In chain smokers, the total number of cilia in the lungs falls considerably. As a result, their ability to breathe comfortably is affected. They may suffer from frequent coughing, wheezing and spitting out mucus. They are also more prone to lung diseases such as colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lung Cancer<\/h3>\n
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Smoking And Lung Cancer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lung cancer is the most fatal consequence of smoking. According to statistics, it affects one in every fifteen men and one in every seventeen women. Lung cancer has more fatalities to its credit than do colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Digestive System<\/span><\/h2>\n

The digestive system consists of a long tube that passes from the floor of your mouth all the way to your anus. This tube is called the digestive tract or the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It is made up of hollow organs that are the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. <\/span><\/p>\n

Food enters your mouth and travels across this long tube to your stomach. Here, it is digested and converted into energy-producing nutrients. Additional structures include the pancreas, liver and gall bladder. The digestive system extracts nutrients out of the food you eat. These nutrients energize you for your daily activities and help you grow and fight disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smoking exerts a negative influence on your digestive system. It increases the risk of cancers of the stomach, pancreas, mouth, and esophagus. It also contributes toward cancer in the colon, liver, and rectum but these are less common.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other disorders of the digestive system that are linked to smoking are:<\/span><\/p>\n