Added: Feb 18, 2010
According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, the flagship journal of the American College of Physicians, pipe and cigar smoke may be more harmful than once thought. While some believe pipes and cigars are healthier than cigarettes, a major known cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the study directly links pipe and cigar smoking to decreased lung function.
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