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  Effects of Smoking on Throat  1.Smoking can lead to illness in many parts of your body, but your throat is particularly vulnerable . Each time tobacco smoke is inhaled, the throat is exposed to more than 7,000 chemicals, notes a 2010 report from the U.S. Surgeon General.Of those chemicals, roughly 70 are known to cause cancer and hundreds of others are toxic. The effects of smoking on the throat range from minor irritation to cancer. Effects of Smoking on Heart 2. Smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which includes coronary heart disease and stroke. Smoking damages the lining of your arteries, leading to a build up of fatty material (atheroma) which narrows the artery . This can cause angina, a heart attack or a stroke . The carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood. This means your heart has to pump harder to supply the body with the oxygen it needs. The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates your body to...

 Drinking too much alcohol can put your digestive system at risk and cause abnormal activation of digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas.This abnormal activation of enzymes can lead to inflammtion known as pancreatitis,which can lead to serious complication.pancreatitis can become a long-term condition and cause serious complications.It can lead to gassiness,bloating,diarrhea or painful stools. Inflammatory Damage 1.We all Know that heavy drinking effects the liver,long-term alcohol use increase your risk for chronic liver inflammation and liver disease known as cirrhosis.Over a period of time when the liver becomes increasingly damaged,removing toxic substances from your body becomes difficult which leads to a lot of other problems. Sugar Levels 2. The pancreas helps regulate your body's insulin use and response to glucose ,so when you indulge in heavy drinking,your Pancreas and liver does not functioning properly.This leads to the risk of low blood sug...