Reduced-Risk Smoking: How to Minimize Harm Without Inhaling

According to the National Cancer Institute, people who do not inhale smoke have lower rates of lung cancer, coronary heart disease and lung disease. But there are still great risks. Even without inhaling, smokers expose their lips, mouth, tongue, throat and larynx to cancer-causing chemicals. Smoke can get into the saliva, which is swallowed, exposing the esophagus to carcinogens. The best way to reduce the risks that come with cigarettes is to not smoke at all.

Instructions

• 1

  Hold the cigarette lengthwise, placing the filter into your mouth, and light it with a match or lighter.

• 2

  Draw on the cigarette, using only the air in your mouth. Keep your throat closed. Do not breathe normally. Do not allow the smoke to get to your lungs.

• 3

  Close your lips and keep the smoke in your mouth.

• 4

  Open your lips and release the smoke, blowing out.

• 5

  Repeat the process with another drag.