A study using an animal model exposed to THS under conditions that mimic exposure of humans suggests there are adverse effects of THS on liver, lung, skin healing, and behavior.In this study, THS delayed wound healing, increased hyperactivity on behavior tests, increased non-alcoholic fatty liver disease predisposing cirrhosis and cancer in liver, and stimulated excess collagen and cytokines production in lungs emulating inflammation-induced diseases such as COPD or asthma
Nasal congestion and chronic inflammation Smokers are often subject to persistent inflammation of the respiratory tract
Dealing with cravings : Keep sugar-free gum, nicotine lozenges, or snacks like carrots on hand
And nicotine did not make that list
Sarah Rickey, New Hampshire Just about the time I was getting used to not having Mel Allen regularly in my Yankee magazine, now I learn that I will be losing Ben Hewitts column about the Northeast Kingdom