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  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    Is Vaping Making People Sick?

    September 5, 2019

    More than 200 cases of severe respiratory disease in the U.S. have been linked to vaping. Learn more about whether your e-cigarette is safe. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: lung health, Pulmonology, smoking, vaping

    Is vaping safe? Learn more about new possible health risks associated with vaping.
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Are Electronic Cigarettes Bad for Your Health? The Truth About Vaping

    July 18, 2017

    In an electronic cigarette, flavored nicotine liquid is converted into an inhalable aerosol — and smoked much like a traditional cigarette. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: e-cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, smoking, vaping

    Learn more about vaping health hazards
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Can’t Stop: Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis

    February 14, 2017

    Lighting up — even after a diagnosis of cancer — is more common than you might think. Learn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer diagnosis, life after cancer, lung health, quitting tobacco, smoking, smoking cessation, Tobacco

    earn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer.
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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    What Is Buerger’s Disease?

    November 14, 2016

    Buerger's disease is a rare disorder that affects people who smoke and use tobacco products. Find out more about the symptoms and risks of this disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Buerger's disease, smoking, tobacco products

    People who smoke are more at risk for buerger's disease
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Lungs

    April 21, 2016

    Find out how smoking cigarettes changes your lungs and how quitting can help reduce your risk of many health problems, such as COPD and lung cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer

    Tagged with: lung cancer, lungs, smoking

    How Smoking Affects the Lungs
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    Why Is My Voice Hoarse?

    April 13, 2016

    An occasional hoarse voice is normal. Learn more about what causes hoarseness and find out when you should consult with a voice specialist. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: allergies, dystonia, GERD, hoarseness, laryngeal cancer, laryngitis, Parkinson's disease, smoking, stroke, thyroid disease, voice

    hoarse throat
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    How Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Can Harm Your Baby

    March 23, 2016

    Your unborn baby receives much of what you eat, drink, and breathe. Learn how unhealthy habits—like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs—can harm your baby. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: caffeine, illegal substance use, pregnancy, smoking, smoking and pregnancy

    Learn more about alcohol and wine during pregnancy
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Rising Use of E-cigarettes and Associated Health Risks

    December 28, 2015

    A recent study showed that diacetyl, aflavoring chemical linked to severe lung disease can be found in many e-cigarettes. So just how safe are they? Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Poison Center

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: e-cigarettes, nicotine, poison, smoking, toxic

    e-cigarette
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?

    September 18, 2015

    Learn about aortic aneurysms and how to recognize the signs of this serious condition. Discover the types, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, aorta, aortic aneurysm, Atherosclerosis, hardening of arteries, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, ruptured aortic aneurysm, smoking, Thoracic aortic aneurysm

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