• Smoke Screen: The Immune System's Battle Against Cigarettes

  • Mar 10 2025
  • Length: 11 mins
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Smoke Screen: The Immune System's Battle Against Cigarettes

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    • Cigarette smoke weakens your body's immune cells, making it harder to fight off respiratory infections and increasing the risk of lung diseases
    • Maternal smoking during pregnancy triggers abnormal immune responses in children, leading to higher risks of allergic conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis
    • Smoking alters immune system function, causing prolonged inflammation and genetic damage that creates an environment conducive to malignant cell growth
    • Smoking impacts both innate and adaptive immune responses, with some short-term inflammatory changes reversing after quitting, while adaptive immune modifications persist longer
    • Quitting smoking requires identifying personal triggers, avoiding e-cigarettes, maintaining an active lifestyle and using mind-body techniques to manage cravings
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