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It has other effects which are immediate. I have smoked in the past and so have some of my friends so let me share with you some effects it had on us. I’m talking about a significant smoking habit of half a pack a day or more.

1. Breathlessness. You get out of breath very fast and it makes it harder to walk, run, play ball or do anything requiring physical activity.

2. Weakened immune system. You catch a cold much quicker and it lasts much longer.

3. It ruins your voice. Your throat gets dry and achy and it ruins your singing voice so forget about singing zmiros.

4. Tight chest pains. I got this and some smokers get this as well you feel a tightness or gripping in your chest that comes and goes its very uncomfortable and frightening.

5. You become more nervous and you NEED your smokes and if you don’t get them you act tense and moody.

That’s not to mention that you will reek. Your breath will stink your clothing will stink and many people find the smell offensive. Its also a tremendous waste of time. If you smoke a pack a day that means you waste about 2 hours a day smoking! I strongly discourage anyone from taking up smoking.