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