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| A careful review of these reasons may help them come to the conclusion that it is time to quit. How many people look back at the end of their lives and think "I'm sure glad I was a smoker" or "I really regret giving up smoking"? Now is the time to begin taking action and getting the help necessary to break this habit. You'll be glad you did. Smoking is associated with significantly increased overall morbidity and mortality. This is mediated through smoking induced atherosclerosis and vasoconstriction. Studies have indicated that smoking is the primary risk factor for accelerated decline in respiratory function. Studies have found that smoking is associated with an increased rate of acute respiratory infection. Overall, smoking is responsible for 82% of chronic lung disease. The best form of treatment for this is to quit smoking; antibiotics help, as does exercise. Unknowingly, they could be contaminating their children's bloodstream with a major nicotine metabolite called cotinine, while damaging their children's bronchial function in the process. |
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