Smoking damages these protective mechanisms, allowing mucus and bacteria to remain trapped inside the sinus cavities
On the product side, tobacco companies would be pressured to decrease nicotine, reveal all toxins and put more of those large lame warnings everywhere
A report from seven anti-tobacco organisations stated that the campaign " exploits adolescents' search for identity by suggesting that in the face of uncertainty they should be a Marlboro smoker " and furthermore: PMI (Philip Morris International, owners of Marlboro) claims that 'Be Marlboro' only targets legal-age smokers, campaign advertisements from around the world clearly focus on youth-oriented images and themes that appeal to teenagers and feature young, attractive models partying, falling in love, adventure travelling and generally being 'cool
Source: news.com.au However, the real concern about the effects of smoking are the hidden costs, including associated diseases such as pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, heart disease and cancer, along with intangible costs, such as premature deaths and increased health risks, for family members due to secondhand smoke exposure
Toxic properties
