Lung problems

Cigarette smoke destroys airways, the airway sacs of the lungs and destroys the ability of the lungs to resist infections. This leads to illnesses such as: bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pharyngitis, influenza and pneumonia.

Attribution: Avallain

See also:

• Risk factors encouraging smoking
• Smoking affecting lung filtration
• Smoking and blood pressure
• Smoking and sense of smell
• Passive smoking