NRTs
This nicotine replacement therapy is a small, sticky patch worn on the skin that release nicotine slowly over time
What is a ‘Nicotine Patch’
This type of cancer is most commonly linked to smoking tobacco cigarettes
What is ‘Lung Cancer’
These are small and narrow cylinders that contain finely cut tobacco leaves that are rolled in combustible material
What are ‘Cigarettes’
This is the term for the small air sacs in the lungs that can be damaged by smoking/vaping, leading to reduced surface area for gas exchange
What are ‘Alveoli’
This nicotine replacement therapy is a spray that ejects nicotine into your mouth to help reduce cravings or feelings of withdrawal
What is ‘Nicotine Spray‘
This is a condition that causes irreversible damage and irritation to the bronchioles
What is ‘Popcorn Lung (Bronchiolitis obliterans)’
These are battery-powered devices that heat up a liquid to create a vapour that is inhaled by the user
What are ‘E-cigarettes (Vapes)’
This critical lung function, which measures the maximum amount of air exhaled in the first second of forced expiration, is decreased as a result of smoking/vaping
What is ‘FEV1’
This five-step model is used by healthcare providers to encourage smoking cessation
What are ‘the Five A’s’
This is a progressive disease composed of two conditions, emphysema and bronchitis, that leads to irreversible damage to the lungs and airway tissue
What is ‘Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)’
This is a highly addictive substance found in e-cigarette and tobacco products
What is ‘Nicotine’
This occurs in smokers/vapers when the airways are unable to fully expel air
What is ‘Air Trapping’
This is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting this needles into specific points on the body
What is ‘Acupuncture’
This is a test done to non-invasively determine lung function
What is ‘Spirometry’
This is the term for harmful smoke that non-smokers inhale when they are near a person who is smoking
What is ‘Second-hand Smoke’
Due to smoking, there is difficulty with the phase of breathing as there is chronic inflammation, narrowing of the airways, and increased airway resistance
What is ‘Expiration’
This nicotine replacement therapy is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder and to support smoking cessation
What is ‘Wellbutrin/Bupropion’
This is a test done to provide an overview of an individuals systemic and cardiovascular health status
What is ‘Complete Blood Count (CBC)’
These are any substance, organism, or agent that can cause or increase the risk of cancer
What are ’Carinogens’
Due to smoking, there is a decrease in this lung mechanic as it is impairing the lungs ability to expand and contract properly
What is ‘Lung Compliance’