This may be more challenging for those living with chronic conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, as they may have excess mucus production or unusually thick mucus that can clog the lungs
Nicotine dependence is very real and the withdrawals that come with attempting to quit or slow down can take a toll on the body
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Lipoid pneumonia is also commonly associated with e-cigarette use
Health risks conferred by smoking ordinary tobacco cigarettes include a number of non-communicable diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases (Figure 4)