Diseases linked to chewing tobacco and related products As mentioned earlier, habitually chewing on various forms of tobacco has been linked to several diseases, such as: Mouth cancer: Users of tobacco and tobacco-based products that can be consumed orally become exposed to different kinds of cancers, primarily oral cancers of the cheeks, gums, lips, tongue or the roof or floor of the mouth
Tobacco addiction primarily affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, leading to diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and heart disease
Early Signs of Oral Cancer Your chances of being cured are higher if oral cancer is found early
The medications used for smoking cessation are nicotine replacement medicines and prescription pills
Its crucial to check the labels and ensure that the packaging is intact and unopened
The effects of tobacco may include: increased heart rate increased blood pressure headache dizziness nausea stomach cramps vomiting diarrhoea reduced appetite changed sense of taste relaxation improved mood increased concentration and short-term memory