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Quit smoking and be free.
It can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Other diseases
Smoking can cause erectile dysfunction, infertility, and skin aging. It can also make it harder for blood to circulate, which can lead to fatigue and irritability.
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QUESTIONS OFTEN ASKED ABOUT SMOKING.
Smoking causes 84% of deaths from lung cancer and 83% of deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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How dangerous is smoking?
Light smoking: Dangerous in any dose. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
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Our lung condition flare up advice can be found here:
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/managing-copd-flare-ups
Best wishes
Helpline Team
World COPD Day
Head to our website to find out more:
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/what-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease?
Take care
Helpline Team
Christmas Moderator Update 🎄
You can find our asthma attack advice here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/manage/when-call-999-or-111#Whentocall999
Our lung condition flare up advice can be found here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/managing-copd-flare-ups
How Long Does it Take Lungs to Heal After Quitting Smoking?
How Long Does it Take Lungs to Heal After Quitting Smoking?
Time is the biggest factor when it comes to lung repair after quitting smoking.
Just 12 hours after your last cigarette the carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal. This helps get your body the oxygen it needs