Tumor risk doubles compared to nonsmokers Pulmonary Function Severely Declines CT scans often reveal the following: Large emphysematous spaces Chronic airway obstruction Scar tissue formation Pulmonary Function Severely Declines CT scans often reveal the following: Large emphysematous spaces Chronic airway obstruction Scar tissue formation Immune Defense Weakens Smokers have: Higher risk of pneumonia Severe COVID-19 outcomes Poor wound healing Increased risks for hospitalization Why Early Testing Matters Silently, smoking damages the lungs
Additionally, the support systems in place for smokers arent as strong as for those addicted to other substances
D., Tan, K., Mohammadi, L., Derakhshandeh, R., Navabzadeh, M., Goyal, N., & Springer, M
A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that even smoking just a few cigarettes per day can cause serious damage to your body's structure and functioning