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- impaired sense of taste
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- increased respiratory symptoms
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- infections after surgery
- irregular menstrual periods
- kidney damage
- long-term problems in children of mothers who smoke
- lower estrogen levels
- lung cancer
- periodontal disease
- pleasant feelings
- poor perfusion
- poorer general health
- poorer response to immunizations
- premature birth
- problems during pregnancy
- respiratory infections
- skin irritation
- slow healing after bone surgery
- slow healing after mouth surgery
- slow healing after surgery
- slow healing of broken bones
- small baby size
- snoring
- squamous cell carcinoma
- stroke
- substance abuse
- throat problems
- ulcer
- urinary tract problems
- use despite harmful effects
- withdrawal symptoms
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bidis
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- cancer gateway page
- cancer of the esophagus
- pregnancy gateway page
- anesthesia complications
- asthma
- atherosclerosis
- bone and muscle pain
- cancer of the mouth
- cancer of the nose
- cancer of the pancreas
- cancer of the throat
- cataracts
- cervical cancer
- congestive heart failure
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- decreased endurance
- depression
- disgusting to kiss
- dizziness
- erectile dysfunction
- eye irritation
- failed dental implants
- fire deaths
- heart attacks
- impaired lung function
- impaired sense of taste
- increased heart rate
- increased respiratory symptoms
- infections
- infections after surgery
- irregular menstrual periods
- kidney damage
- long-term problems in children of mothers who smoke
- lower estrogen levels
- lung cancer
- periodontal disease
- pleasant feelings
- poor perfusion
- poorer general health
- poorer response to immunizations
- premature birth
- problems during pregnancy
- respiratory infections
- skin irritation
- slow healing after bone surgery
- slow healing after mouth surgery
- slow healing after surgery
- slow healing of broken bones
- small baby size
- snoring
- squamous cell carcinoma
- stroke
- substance abuse
- throat problems
- ulcer
- urinary tract problems
- use despite harmful effects
- withdrawal symptoms
congestive heart failure
the bottom line
Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop congestive heart failure.
definition
Congestive heart failure is a disease in which the heart's ability to pump blood is reduced. It often occurs as a result of other heart problems.
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