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Smoking has been ingrained in human culture for centuries. However, cigarette smoking introduces numerous harmful substances into the body. Beyond nicotine and tar, cigarettes contain a variety of chemicals commonly found in industrial and household products.
Understanding the specific toxins inhaled with each puff may prompt reconsideration of this habit. Here are some of the toxic substances present in cigarettes and their typical applications:
. Cadmium: A heavy metal used in battery manufacturing. Inhaling cadmium from cigarette smoke can lead to kidney damage and is known to be carcinogenic.
. Butane: A highly flammable gas used as lighter fluid. Inhaling butane can cause respiratory issues and other systemic effects.
. Methane: A primary component of sewer gas. Its presence in cigarette smoke adds to the harmful gases inhaled by smokers.
. Arsenic: A potent poison used in pesticides and other industrial applications. Chronic exposure, even in small amounts, can lead to various cancers, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Ammonia: Commonly found in household cleaning products like toilet cleaners. In cigarettes, it enhances nicotine absorption, increasing addiction. Inhaling ammonia can irritate the respiratory system and worsen conditions like asthma.
. Methanol: A type of alcohol used as rocket fuel. Exposure can lead to severe metabolic acidosis, neurological damage, and even death.
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