why can some smoke and not be affected?
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"Ripe"?  Few who smoke all their lives are amongst those not affected, so I wouldn't bet my life to be amongst one of those few.  There is no answer as to why some do not appear to be affected, but over the years I have seen my share...who smoke, drink more than occassionally and eat all the wrong stuff every day of their lives....and live to be older than the hills...so to speak.  The luck of the draw I guess...strong genes, great outlook on life....they have been some of my "funner" patients, even when sick!  Go figure!
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The effect of the cigarrete smoke on artery narrowing is independent of cholesterol.  Smoking causes dysfunction of the lining of the arteries, which over time causes blockages.  Quit smoking for the sake of quitting...don't look at the cholesterol numbers in that respect. If you have high cholesterol and are smking, your chance of stroke and heart attack are considerably increased.
115639
There is definitely such a thing as secondary smoke, where the smoke from someone else's pipe or whatever gets into the air and the other people in the room breathe a small portion of it.  You should either keep the windows open or smoke outside.  On the other hand, maybe you should share . . .
547188
I wouldn't worry about breathing in smoke while doing pooja.  If you were in a room with a lot of smoke, the smoke and related gases displaces the oxigen and eventually it becomes dangerous for you to be there.  But as long as you light your droop, camphor, incense in open areas with ventilation, you will be ok.
720301
I smoke, and I go out of my way to find a spot to smoke where no children (or anyone else, really) are around or a spot designated for smoking. I understand that second-hand smoke is harmful to children (and others); however, if I am in a designated smoking area and then someone comes around with their children, I am unlikely to move or snuff out my cigarette. Afterall, I was there first, and no one is forcing them to be there. \n\nOn the same token, I don't go to playgrounds to smoke. It's a matter of respect, in my opinion. I'll smoke in an out-of-the-way area out of respect for others, and usually I'll move if I find I am still too close to others. If someone comes into a *designated* smoking area with their children and begin to make a big scene complete with couching and hacking, I most certainly will not move.
10272
Particles of dust are everywhere. As long as there is air to breath, there will be dust particles. And those dust particles can and will get anywhere, including on your stuff. As to what to do about it, I don't really know.
63229
Had the same problem at our place.  It's also discrimination to tell someone they can't do something that is NOT illegal.  It is against their rights also.\n\nSo we have smoking areas far away from other people.  If you don't like smoke, don't go there.
959398
Simple answer is NO!!! Whatever you smoke,you are introducing,foreign matter,products of combustion,and chemicals into your lungs.As these are very sensitive organs,you stand a very good chance of damaging them very badly.Grit your teeth,kick the habit,and live longer.....................your family deserve that!!!!(By the way,I am an ex-smoker!!!) Cheers mucker, Take it easy,Rob
519020
Smoking doesn't have an affect on cholesterol.  However, smoking can cause problems, like inflammation in your arteries.  Then, when inflammation arises, cholesterol will be used by the body to patch the affected area.  Thus, you have a build up of cholesterol on the artery wall and sooner or later you will have a blockage.
810511
Well, where do you live? I know in Ontario you can't smoke anywhere indoors except for your own residence. And there have been talk about no smoking inside an employment car (ie. mobile security cruiser).
629496
maybe they smoke too much
144139
both are, any smoke that is breathed by someone not smoking that cigartee.  For example I have asthma, so alot of smoke, or at times just a little can make me physcially sick.
658617
There are no safe cigarettes.  Some are lower in tar than others, but tar isn't the only bad thing for you in a cigarette.  They'll all kill you sooner or later.
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Smoking affects the respiratory system by coating the insideof the lungs with nicotine which decreases the ability of the aveoli to move air. That's why smokers don't have very good stamina for sports. \n\nIt affects the circulatory system by constricting blood vessels. This increases the rate that your heart has to work (blood pressure goes up, etc.)
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Secondary smoke is more dangerous than mainstream smoke(the smoke that the smoker inhales thru the filter.) because it is not filtered. secondhand also increases the incidence of most of the diseases associated with smoking. it increases the chance of resp. infections, ear infections, and effects lower lung function. almost 3,000 cases of lung cancers per year are caused by secondhand smoke.
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Yes there are, and the human Lung, is not capable of tolerating any type of smoke. Cigarettes lead in Lung cancer though due to availability, and use. Ganja, though widely used is still not as popular, or used as often as Tobacco. Ganja is actually worse for your lungs than Cigarettes. Almost 5 times worse. So it is very possible to contract Lung cancer from smoking Ganja.\n\nLithobid
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Because its the one place around the fire that the wind is prevented from pushing it away. If you are standing facing the fire, your body blocks the wind behind you allowing the wind in front of you to push the smoke in your direction with no opposing wind.