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I guess the question is, how does leaves in your lungs cause your blood vessels in your, say, legs, to get damaged? Makes no sense. The answer is, probably, ni
by array_key_first 11mo ago
I guess the question is, how does leaves in your lungs cause your blood vessels in your, say, legs, to get damaged? Makes no sense.
The answer is, probably, nicotine. We know, for sure, nicotine contracts blood vessels and raises blood pressure. And we know high blood pressure over time damages blood vessels.
- nandomrumber 11mo agoYou do realise whatever your blood absorbs in your lugs is distributed throughout your body? Some tissues will absorb certain types of chemicals more so than others. You’re right though, nicotine is a CNS stimulant, which by definition does indeed constrict peripheral blood vessels, and raise blood pressure. However, it is well documented that tobacco smoke contains many nastiest. Check out the Health section here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoking And well documented that wood smoke, and smoke from burning plant matter more generally, is a health hazard, and not just from the acute carbon monoxide risk.