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Condition that causes the lungs to lose elasticity; permanently enlarges airways and destroys the alveoli in lung tissue.
What is emphysema?
Group of conditions that make breathing more difficult; includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Condition characterized by thickened, white, leathery spots inside the mouth; can develop into oral cancer.
What is leukoplakia?
Substance made of nicotine or another drug and other chemicals; is heated during vaping.
What is e-liquid?
Chronic condition in which airways constrict and fill with mucus; blocks airflow to and from the lungs.
What is asthma?
Condition in which the bronchial tubes become swollen and irritated, narrowing the pathway to the lungs.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Poisonous gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body.
What is carbon monoxide?
Cancer-causing substances.
What are carcinogens?
Suspension of fine particles or droplets in the air.
What is aerosol?
Toxic substance that gives tobacco products their addictive quality.
What is nicotine?
Suspension of fine particles that people inhale involuntarily when someone nearby is vaping.
What is secondhand aerosol?
Condition that damages the lungs’ smallest airways; leads to coughing and shortness of breath.
What is popcorn lung?
Smoke that people inhale involuntarily when someone nearby is smoking.
What is secondhand smoke?
Particles and gases left over after someone smokes a cigarette; remains on surfaces nearby.
What is thirdhand smoke?
Tobacco product that is chewed or snuffed rather than smoked.
What is smokeless tobacco?
Residue consisting of small, thick, sticky particles; builds up in the lungs as a result of smoking.
What is tar?