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They don’t contain tobacco, but these toxic, highly addictive products can permanently damage your health
Breathing through your nose is far better for you, but depending on your anatomy, that may not always be possible
A change in diet won’t cure COPD — but getting to or maintaining a healthy weight will help
Vaping exposes you to thousands of chemicals, including many that cause cancer and lung disease
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Both conditions have similar symptoms, but different causes and treatments
You can reduce your chances of a flare-up by quitting smoking, avoiding respiratory infections and following your doctor’s orders
Nicotine replacement products and relaxation techniques can help you ditch the dip
Even only a couple cigarettes a day can lead to potentially deadly lung diseases like COPD and emphysema
Your risk goes down once you quit, but you may still need a lung cancer screening
Get improved quality of life and breathe better
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