HLTH 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Dental Hygienist, Diaphragmatic Breathing
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The amount of alcohol a person consumes seems to be directly related to the drinking habits of that individual"s social group. (240) Student efforts to fit in by drinking can escalate into alcohol abuse behavior and put their health, well-being, and chances of academic success at risk. (241) Smokers are more likely to have higher levels of perceived stress than nonsmokers. (244) T or f: cigars and hookahs are a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. (246) Smokeless tobacco is just as addictive as cigarettes and actually contains more nicotine holding an average-sized dip or chew in the mouth for 30 minutes delivers as much as smoking four cigarettes. A two-can-a-week snuff user gets as much nicotine as a ten-pack-a-week smoker. (247) Smoke particles irritate lung pathways, causing extra mucus production, and nicotine paralyzes the cilia that normally function to keep the lungs clear of excess mucus. The result is difficulty breathing, smoker"s cough, and chronic bronchitis.
