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As an example, breath CO monitoring is non-invasive, while cotinine testing relies on a bodily fluid

Noxious compounds found in cigarettes harm the bodys cells, interfere with their normal functioning and cause inflammation throughout the body thereby leading to widespread cell damage/oxidative stress

For example, code J44.0 is used for COPD with chronic bronchitis

"What we have not seen is a reduction in the use of smokeless tobacco and so thats where were focusing a lot of our prevention efforts now, is educating airmen on the hazards of smokeless tobacco." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smokeless tobacco is just as harmful as smoking and can lead to cancer