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COPD and Smoking When I started writing my post on Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases symptoms,risk factors,treatments and hard stats I wondered whether people would even care. With tobacco smoking a known villain,I wonder why people sell and others buy this death stick .There really are better ways to live I believe.Smoking is responsible for many of the aerodigestive tract cancers too and still people smoke.I have seen people smoke even when half their voice box has been removed. After heart disease and cancer ,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the third most common killer lifestyle disease.Cigarette is called the death stick for a reason.With every puff you take, you burn a litte more of your lungs,till there is no more. Risk factors of COPD are chronic smoking and airway reactiveness.The problem is smokers get addicted badly.Secondary smoke inhalation causes even yet to be born babies have poorly developed lungs. The personal connection is deep.My father was a smoker .My father-in-law was a smoker and died due to complications of COPD.My husband and his elder brother were still students and the loss of a parent pushed them into very difficult times. While as a Doctor, I am forever advicing people top stop smoking professionally,it gets more difficult in social situations.People talk about freedom of choice.But for all those who are reading this.Its not okay to inhale secondary smoke ,just because its your friend,boyfriend,girlfriend or husband.It’s time to save your lungs.That’s your choice too. Healthwealthbridge Disclaimer: All health information provided on this blog is for general awareness and doesn’t in any way replace a doctor’s professional medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor in case of any decision regarding your health, and diet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthwealthbridge/message