E-cigarettes (vaping)
E-cigarettes (vaping) are battery-operated devices designed to look and feel like cigarettes, cigars or similar. Vaping has been linked to serious health problems.
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Cigarette substitutes like e-cigarettes: how safe or effective are the alternatives to tobacco?
Alternatives to cigarettes, such as e-cigarettes (vaping), are available, but just how safe are these smoking substitutes?
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Passive smoking
Passive or second-hand smoking occurs when a non-smoker involuntarily breathes in smoke from other people's cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars or pipes.
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Quit tobacco and you'll breathe easy
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco products were responsible for 3.3 million lung disease-related deaths worldwide in 2017.
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Medicines to treat nicotine dependence
Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit smoking services, can help you to quit smoking.
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Smoking and pregnancy
Find out how smoking affects your fertility and pregnancy, and why quitting smoking will improve your health and give your baby the best start in life.
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Quitting smoking
As soon as you quit smoking, your body starts to repair itself — and there are other benefits of giving up too, including for others. Find out how to quit here.
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in babies that affects their breathing. Urgent treatment can be needed. Find out when to call for help.
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