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Smokers are more vulnerable to this condition because their immune system is weakened, and their skin barrier is already compromised by toxins

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Long-term tobacco use reduces the effectiveness of white blood cells, and when these cells become less effective, the body has a harder time fighting off common illnesses such as colds, flu and respiratory infections

How are Drugs Metabolized by the Human Organism

In the 1970s, as more and more smokers began worrying about their risk of cancer, the tobacco industry responded by introducing light and low tar cigarettes, promoting them as a healthier alternative to regular cigarettes