After 10 years, your risk of dying from lung cancer is around half that of a person who is still smoking
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Respiratory Effects of Cigarette Smoke Airway and Lung Damage Repeated exposure leads to: Chronic irritation of the throat and bronchial tubes Scarring and narrowing of airways Reduced ability to clear mucus and pathogens Over time, this damage can develop into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , including: Chronic bronchitis (persistent cough with mucus) Emphysema (difficulty exhaling due to damaged air sacs) These conditions significantly reduce oxygen delivery to the bloodstream and heart
Lung cancer is one of the most preventable cancersit is estimated that 90% of lung cancers are directly related to tobacco products (including both smoke inhaled by the smoker and smoke inhaled by someone in close proximity to the smoker, called Second-hand smoke )