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1 Nicotine in tobacco smoke may suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in ulcerative colitis. 2  Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke may increase the production of mucous in the part of the colon where ulcerative colitis usually starts and serves as a protective barrier.esearch on Smoking and Ulcerative Colitis. A review of published studies on ulcerative colitis, smoking, and nicotine that recently appeared in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics finds these key results: 1  Smoking protects you from developing ulcerative colitis.
Colon and rectum. Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly.