Smokers should have their lungs checked

Nicotine is addictive and harmful; smoke and tar are not less risky. In addition smoking weakens the immune system, decreases performance, damages the delicate tissue of the bronchi, limits the breathing function and promotes the development of bronchitis. Cancer-producing substances in tar can produce lung cancer and other malignancies.Ninety percent of all cases of lung and bronchial cancer are caused by cigarettes, and 25% to 30% of all cancer cases are caused by smoking.

PREVENTION OF LUNG CANCER: STOP SMOKING

Thus the best way to prevent disease is to stop cigarette consumption. Smokers who are not able to do that should have their lungs and bronchial system checked regularly as part of the preventive examination.

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