Smoking and Breathing: Does Smoking Affect Your Respiratory Rate?
Smoking does not cause slower breathing. In fact, it typically increases respiratory rate. Cigarette smoke irritates airways and causes inflammation, leading to breathing difficulty and a faster breathing rate.
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