Tobacco-Related Health Issues

Articles Index

Cigarette Smoking and Cancer
Cigarette smoking causes 87 percent of lung cancer deaths. Secondhand smoke causes an estimated 3000 lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers each year.

What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, otherwise known as COPD is a blanket term that covers both chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

The Healing World
Cheryl takes on the journey into the world of small cell cancer treatment. The old ways of her life lose importance as she focuses her attention on chemotherapy and radiation treatments at the cancer treatment center.

Why You Don't Want Emphysema
What is it like to live with emphysema 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Learn firsthand from Christine Rowley, who is connected to external oxygen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No Butts about It; Smoking Makes Asthma Worse
Smoking cigarettes makes asthma worse. Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease that blocks air flow in the airways that lead to the lungs. Smoke from tobacco is an irritant, and can trigger an asthma attack easily. Secondhand smoke is also a trigger for a person with asthma.