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Passive smokers have an increased risk of lung, sinus, and breast cancer

They can still pose health risks as they produce harmful chemicals whenever you smoke or use them

These medications, called Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), will reduce your cravings for nicotine and help withdrawal symptoms

In inflammatory processes, the inducible isoform of cyclooxygenase (COX-2) is expressed in many cells, including fibroblasts and macrophages, accounting for the release of large quantities of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins at the site of inflammation 29

The health benefits of quitting far outweigh the temporary changes on the scale