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Smoking Facts and Smoking Statistics on The Dangers of Smoking Hazards: The Hazards of Smoking
Here are established shocking smoking facts and smoking statistics about the hazards of smoking, the dangers of smoking cigarette smoking hazards and other known smoking hazards. There are more than 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, including 43 known cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds and 400 other toxins. Some of these smoking hazards are also in wood varnish, the insect poison DDT, arsenic, nail polish remover, and rat poison. Clear and present dangers of smoking. The soot, tar, gases, and other poisons in cigarettes harm your body over time. These are smoking facts. These dangers of smoking damage your heart and lungs. They also make it harder for you to taste, smell, and fight infections. More shocking smoking facts and smoking statistics... Smoking accounts for more than 30% of all deaths from cancer, almost 90% of deaths from lung cancer, and has replaced breast cancer as the leading cause of death due to cancer, for Canadian women. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and chronic lung diseases. Smoking has been linked to about 90 percent of all lung cancer cases. It's a smoking fact that smoking is responsible for about a quarter of heart attack deaths. A strong link has also been discovered between smoking and cancer of the pancreas, kidney, and urinary bladder. About 75% of deaths from chronic bronchitis and emphysema are attributed to smoking. These smoking statistics and smoking facts reveal the shocking truth about smoking hazards and the real dangers of smoking. Smoking is associated with cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, cervix, kidney, ureter, and bladder. The overall rates of death from cancer are twice as high among smokers as among nonsmokers, with heavy smokers having rates that are four times greater than those of nonsmokers. On average, smoking removes 15 years from a smoker's expected life span. Second hand smoking has also shown to be a major risk factor is the development of disease in non-smokers. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified environmental tobacco smoke as a class A (known human) carcinogen along with asbestos, arsenic, benzene and radon gas. Smoking Facts About Smokers Cough Mucus clearance from your lungs is accomplished by cilia, tiny hairlike projections lining the inside of the lungs which constantly move dirt, bacteria, and other irritants up into the throat where they can be swallowed. Cilia beat at about 16 times per second. A decrease in this rate impairs mucociliary clearance. It's a smoking fact that cigarette smoke paralyzes the cilia it contacts in the sinuses and lungs for twenty-minutes. Cigarette smoke, even second hand smoke, causes the lungs to become clogged with thick secretions of mucus, containing bacteria and primarily dead white blood cells. This thick build up of mucus also interferes with cilia pulsation, decreasing mucus clearance still further. Multiple dangers of smoking and smoking hazards. Cilia regain their function during cigarette-free sleep, and must work overtime to gather all of the mucus that have built up, which can be up to 2 liters per day. When smokers awake, they cough because their lungs are attempting to clear this mucus. When cilia are repeatedly exposed to smoke over a long period of time, their action is permanently destroyed. And another smoking fact is that smokers' lungs will then be more exposed to dangers of smoking and hazards of smoking than before.
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MOTION SICKNESS-A Guide for Travellers
About 90 percent of people suffer from motion sickness at some time in their lives
Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, headache, disorientation, and vomiting
Several measures can be taken to help limit motion sickness such as staring at the horizon and breathing fresh air
Medication can be helpful
What is it?
Motion sickness is experienced by about 90 percent of people at some time in their lives.
It is caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages from the balance organs in the ears and the focus of your sight. For example if you are reading while traveling your sight is detecting little movement, but your balance centre can still feel movement. This can confuse your brain, leading to motion sickness.
The problem is more common in children than adults and most will grow out if it.
However, some people suffer from it throughout their lives.
The problem is encountered on long car journeys, air travel and on boats and ships.
What are the symptoms?
Common symptoms include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Disorientated
A cold sweat
What can be done?
Several measures can be taken to help limit motion sickness:
Avoid eating a heavy meal for dinner or breakfast before leaving on a journey
Don't drink alcohol the night before a trip
Don't look at moving objects such as waves or scenery Keep your focus at 45 degrees above the horizon. Put children in a car seat so they can see the horizon
Sit in the place with the least motion; the front seat of the car, over the wings of the aircraft or in the middle of the ship
Face forward in a large ship
Breath fresh air if you can
Avoid strong odours from tobacco, food or fumes while traveling
Avoid reading, or watching a video or movie
Trying to sleep can help. Put your seat in the recline position if you are in an aircraft
Anti-motion sickness medications are useful in some cases
One study has found ginger taken before a journey can help limit motion sickness
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BEE STINGS - a patient's guide
Bee stings are serious for those who are allergic to them. A bee sting leaves a stinger which looks like a splinter and pumps venom in the body. It is best to remove stingers as fast as you can rather than slowly and carefully. Check anyone who has been stung by a bee for an allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include headache, fever, loss of consciousness, and severe swelling of the face, tongue, lips and body, rash and possible difficulty breathing.
What is it?
Bee stings are very common and very serious for five percent of the population who are allergic to them.
There is an increased risk of bee stings during spring.
Once you have been stung by a bee, it leaves a stinger which will continue to pump venom into your body for up to 20 minutes unless it is removed.
A bee sting will cause a red swollen welt on the skin.
Other insects which sting include hornets, bumble bees, wasps and hornets.
What can be done?
The first thing to do is to look for the stinger which looks like a small splinter. If there have been multiple stings check the head, neck and chest first. Remove the stingers as quickly as possible.
Studies show it is better to remove the stinger as fast as you can. In the past, tweezers were recommended to remove stingers but this advice is now outdated because this can squeeze more venom into the site.
Use your thumb and forefinger and grab the stinger as close to the skin as possible and then pull it out.
Wash the sting area with soap and water or alcohol wipes.
Apply ice to the area or use a cloth that has been soaked in cold water. This will help to limit the inflammation.
Bee sting allergies
Some people suffer from hives or stomach cramps following a bee sting and others have a more serious reaction which requires immediate medical attention. In some cases a bee sting can be fatal due to airway obstruction or shock.
Anyone who is stung by a bee should be asked if they are allergic. If unsure the victim should be observed for an allergic reaction. Symptoms include headache, fever, loss of consciousness, severe swelling of the face, tongue, lips and body, muscle cramps, and difficulty breathing.
A person who has received multiple stings should also be observed for signs of an allergic reaction.
An allergic reaction will usually occur within one hour of a sting.
People who have suffered an allergic reaction to a sting have a 60 percent chance of another reaction if they are stung again.
Those allergic to bee stings should wear a medic allergic bracelet to alert others about the allergy and carry an anaphylaxis kit which includes adrenaline and a needle and syringe and an antihistamine. It should also have an instruction kit to explain to others how to use the treatment.
Venom immunotherapy treatment is also an option for people who have suffered an allergic reaction to bee stings. This involves administering traces of venom until the person becomes immune to it. Venom immunotherapy is more than 90 percent effective. However, it may not be necessary in children who are more likely to grow out of the allergy.
This can be a difficult area and advice of an allergy specialist is advisable
Bee sting prevention
The best way to avoid a bee sting is to stand still and even let it land on you. In most cases it will simply fly away.
Other prevention measures include:
Keep soft drinks and sweet foods covered Avoid wearing perfume or hair spray outside Avoid wearing bright clothes because these can attract bees Wear trousers and long sleeved shirts and avoid bare feet Be particularly cautious when you are gardening or doing work around the house
