LUNG DISEASE
Cigarette smoke is a common cause of benign lung lesions and lung cancer. The longer a person smokes and the more packs per day smoked, the greater the risk of developing some form of lung disease.1 In addition, exposure to secondhand smoke, asbestos, radon and other industrial carcinogens may also increase your probability of developing lung disease.1 However, it is important to note that risk factors do not cause lung cancer nor do they predict whether you will get lung disease. What is important is to understand your risks, monitor your health and talk to your doctor about changes in your health status.
