There Is No “Safe Amount” of Cigarette Smoking

New research indicates that even a few cigarettes a day can cause extensive damage

Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa

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There may be a perception among many in the general public that, while heavy smoking is recognized as a problem that causes lung disease, smoking “a little bit” should be OK. “I only smoke a few cigarettes a day, Doc,” is what I have been told by…

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Dr. Hesham A. Hassaballa

NY Times featured Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist | Physician Leader | Author and Blogger | His latest book is “Code Blue,” a medical thriller.