1 Cancer. 2  All tobacco smoke contains chemicals that can cause cancer, and cigar smoke is no exception. 3  Regular cigar smoking increases the risk of several types of cancers, including cancers of the mouth, lip, tongue, throat, esophagus, larynx and lung. 4  Lung and heart disease.
Results Of the three nicotinic receptor agonists tested, [3H]cytisine displayed the highest affinity for the neu- ronal nicotinic receptor (Table 1). It had a significantly higher affinity of 0.145 + 0.011 nM (P < 0.05, Fig. 1A) as compared to KD values of 0.89 + 0.06 and 1.07 _+ 0.13 nM for [3H]nicotine (Fig.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin and loosen mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up the mucus. Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant (antitussive) that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough.This medication is not usually used for ongoing coughs from smoking, asthma, other long-term breathing problems (e.g., emphysema), or for coughs with a lot of mucus, unless directed by your doctor.ow to use Robitussin A-C. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as directed by your doctor.