"Some of the carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) in tobacco smoke are absorbed from the lungs and get into the blood. From the blood, they are filtered by the kidneys and concentrated in the urine." ~~ Dr Visal A Khan Smoking is systemic, and the chemicals in tobacco do not stop effecting your body until after quitting smoking your immune system has a chance to restore … [Read more...] about Tobacco Smoke Effects Moves From the Lungs to the Kidneys
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Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
Cigarette smoke (CS) is the most preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the United States. In addition to being a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cancer, recent epidemiologic studies suggest that cigarette smoke promotes the progression of kidney disease. The mechanisms by which cigarette smoke may accelerate some types of chronic kidney disease are … [Read more...] about Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
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