The primary reason is that smoking damages the airways and air sacs known as alveoli in the lungs
Recent studies of smoking-related health problems and memory deficits has included the effects of second-hand or passive smoking, where non-smokers inhale tobacco smoke from smokers
However, in a smokers lungs, nicotine paralyzes and destroys these cilia, preventing the removal of harmful particles and allowing mucus buildup that leads to conditions like chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and emphysema
Lobbyists and official watchdogs are divided on how to respond
Only cleaning the air the smell will return if residue remains on surfaces
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