The risk exists because: Joints come into direct contact with the lips and mouth The paper can absorb moisture from saliva The heat from smoking does not reach high enough temperatures to kill all pathogens Microscopic cuts or abrasions on the lips provide entry points for the virus While the risk is present, it's important to note that many factors influence whether transmission actually occurs in any given situation
For people who are in a home with a smoker, particularly children, the increased risk of cardio-vascular or metabolic problems is massive, said Benjamin Bikman, author and professor of Physiology and Developmental Biology at the Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah in the US
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8 weeks Of the patients who reduced their tobacco use, 91% experienced improvement in leukocytosis
