Smoking & Vaping

Smoking and vaping are both harmful habits that can have serious health consequences. While vaping has been promoted as a safer alternative to smoking, it is not entirely harmless.

Smoking

Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. It is linked to a variety of serious health problems, including:

• Cancer: Smoking can cause lung cancer, throat cancer, mouth cancer, and other types of cancer.
• Heart disease: Smoking increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
• Respiratory problems: Smoking can cause chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other respiratory diseases.
• Premature birth and low birth weight: Smoking during pregnancy can increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight.

Vaping

Vaping, which involves inhaling vapor from a device that heats a liquid containing nicotine, has become increasingly popular in recent years. While it is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, there are still significant health risks associated with vaping.

• Nicotine addiction: Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction, which can be difficult to break.
• Lung damage: Vaping can cause lung damage, including inflammation and scarring.
• Heart problems: Vaping can increase the risk of heart problems, such as heart attack and stroke.
• Unknown long-term effects: The long-term effects of vaping are still unknown, but there is concern that it may have harmful consequences.

Why Quit?

If you're a smoker or vaper, there are many reasons to quit. Quitting smoking and vaping can

• Improve your health: Quitting can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other serious health problems.
• Save you money: Smoking and vaping can be expensive habits.
• Improve your quality of life: Quitting can help you feel better physically and mentally.

At the office of North Jersey Pulmonary Associates, our team of professionals is committed to your care and well-being. That means we will be your partner in care, educating you about vaping and smoking dangers. We’ll use the highest-quality technology to diagnose your condition, listen to your feelings and concerns, and work closely with other members of your care team to create the very best treatment plan for you.