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Millions of long-term smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease

Lung Disease Under Radar for Many Long-Term Smokers

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Many considered disease-free based on their spirometry results
About half of U.S. deaths caused by certain cancers -- including lung

Half of Cancer Deaths Due to Past, Current Smoking

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Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers say
Smokers and patients exposed to secondhand smoke may require more anesthesia and opioids during surgery than nonsmokers

Smoke Exposure May Create Need for More Anesthesia

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Effect seems to extend to patients exposed to secondhand smoke, as well as smokers
Cigarette smoking continues to decline in about half of American states

CDC: Smoking Rates on Decline in Many States

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But some people are using alternative tobacco products in addition to cigarettes
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) smoking is associated with a transient decrease in cough reflex sensitivity

ATS: E-Cig Smoking Linked to Drop in Cough Reflex Sensitivity

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And, adverse effects on cells seen with exposure to some flavors of electronic cigarettes
More than 40 percent of pregnant women surveyed think electronic cigarettes are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes

ACOG: Pregnant Women May Believe E-Cigarettes OK

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But expectant moms shouldn't use nicotine in any form, researchers say
Smoking cigars carries the same health risks as smoking cigarettes

Cigar Smoking Poses Much the Same Danger As Cigarettes

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All-cause and cause-specific mortality risk increased
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should ban flavorings and television advertisements for e-cigarettes

ACP Supports Ban on Flavoring, Ads for E-Cigarettes

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Backers of devices say bans may drive some smokers back to cigarettes
Exposure to tobacco smoke prompts methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria to become even more aggressive

MRSA May Become More Aggressive With Smoke Exposure

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Findings seen in animal, lab research
For patients with head and neck cancer undergoing prophylactic gastrostomy tube insertion before definitive radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy

Smoking, Drinking Prolong Gastrostomy Tube Requirement

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Findings in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing prophylactic GT insertion