For Future Lungs NY

The conversation about the detrimental effects of smoking becomes more frequent by day. While many know smoking as a carcinogen, many are not aware of other diseases that come with smoking. This paper will look into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) a progressive lung disease that many are not aware of.  What is COPD?  COPD is caused by long-term exposure to irritating smoke, fumes, dust, or chemicals. The leading cause? Cigarette smoke. Overall, cigarette smoking 

The risks of smoking are often described from the perspective of the user: “It’s bad for you .” What does not get as much attention is what one smoking does to others. It’s far easier than many people realize to suffer from smoke-related medical issues without ever having smoked, all due to the poor choices of others. The CDC estimates a death toll to the tune of 2.5 million as a result of health complications related to secondhand smoke exposure. That’s 2.5 million people wh

It’s the newest epidemic among adolescents of the 21st century and it isn’t stopping any time soon. Walk through any school hallway, bus stop, or social media feed and I assure you the same message will be presented over and over again: “Vaping is safer than smoking. ” It’s a claim that sounds reassuring as it is intended to target current smokers who are looking for a safer or better alternative for a habit that is already so difficult to break. But what we aren’t accounting