Effects of Smoking: Coronary Heart Disease & COPD

Sept. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- The health effects of smoking tobacco are listed in an article titled, “COPD Symptoms: Effects of Smoking,” by Bernard P. Nelson. The subtitle: “Emphysema Plus Bronchitis: Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease.” The article was recently published by Suite 101 Magazine.

Heart Disease & Lung Cancer

The article quotes from the American Lung Association that over “438,000 Americans die from diseases directly related to cigarette smoking each year.” The article lists all of the health problems related to smoking tobacco.

Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis

The combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis is usually diagnosed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the article. Of the 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, 60 are known to cause health problems.

COPD Symptoms

Symptoms of COPD are the combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis symptoms. The article provides a definition of emphysema and chronic bronchitis while listing the symptoms for each.

The article quotes from the American Lung Association that ages 65+ are “twice as likely to die from a stroke...” due to smoking tobacco.

To Read the Article Enter the Link Below:
http://asthma-lung-disease-diagnosis.suite101.com/article...

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