Effects of teen smoking

Health problems and risks associated with teen smoking
There are very definite - and proven - health effects associated with teen smoking and other forms of tobacco use. And teen smoking can have worse effects on the body in the long term, since there is still some development taking place during these reformative years. Here are some of the likely effects of teen smoking:

Coughing. Teen smoking can cause a great deal of coughing. This is because smoking irritates membranes in the nose and throat, causing mucus (phlegm) production. This mucus can cause coughing as the body works to dislodge it.

    * Shortness of breath. Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen that your body is getting. This means that you may need to breath more rapidly in order to get the oxygen that you need. This can lead to shortness of breath.
   * Poor lung function. Also connected to shortness of breath is poor lung function. Smoking reduces your lung capacity and can even damage your lungs. This makes it more difficult to breath. This difficulty can mean that you have less success and ability in sports and other activities.
    * Respiratory problems. Smoking causes all sorts of respiratory problems. There are many illnesses that can result from smoking - including cancer in the throat, mouth and lungs. Smoking can reduce the effectiveness of the immune system, leading to an increase in colds and other sickness and leading to overall reduction in health.
    * Circulatory and hear problems. Smoking can increase the changes of heart attack. Teen smoking is most often associated with respiratory problems, but it can affect circulation as well. Smoking can increase the chances of blood clot, and this can in turn cause stroke.
    * Addiction. Addiction is a state in which you need something to function properly, or you body goes through troubling and unpleasant symptoms when you stop using it. Teen smoking can lead to nicotine addiction, especially in cigarettes. Additionally, there can be a psychological addiction to the practice of smoking.

It should be noted that using other types of smoke tobacco - such as bidis, kreteks and hookahs - can also be detrimental to health. These items carry many of the same risks as regular cigarettes and can have additional health concerns, such as hernias and infection diseases for shared hookah use.
There is a risk of cancer when using any tobacco product, no matter what the myths of its “safety” are. Cancers of the mouth and throat can result from smokeless tobacco use.

    * Oral problems. Health effects in the mouth can be seen with smokeless tobacco use. This can include receding gums (which can cause the teeth to fall out). Additionally, spots in the mouth can form. Also, smokeless tobacco can discolor the teeth and cause halitosis (bad breath).
    * Addiction. Smokeless tobacco also has nicotine, and this can cause an addiction, making it difficult and unpleasant to quit.

It should be noted that all forms of tobacco use can cause health problems for the user. Additionally, it is worth noting that teen smoking can affect others as well through second hand smoke.