How does smoking affect asthma?

Tobacco smoke is especially irritating to the lining of the airways and can cause increased risk and frequency of asthma attacks. Smoke is made of tiny particles and noxious gases. When inhaled, smoke causes the lungs to make more mucus than usual, which can bring on an attack. Smoke damages the small hair-like cilia that line the airway and keep it clear of dust and mucus. If you have asthma and your cilia aren't working properly, and the smoke is bringing in more dust and causing your lungs to create more mucus, your chance of having an asthma attack is increased. Click on the related questions to find out about second-hand smoke and asthma.

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[TheSanguineOne]

Thank you for your scientific analysis about smoking with asthma.

Friends of mine wanted me to smoke with them, but I was unsure because of my mild asthma . . . But this video gave me a totally new perspective.

Thanks, Doc! =^_^=