It burns evenly, leaving behind minimal residue and providing a long-lasting, satisfying smoke
It is important to remember that traditional tobacco, which is used in Indigenous prayers and ceremonies, is different from commercial tobacco, such as cigarettes and chewing tobacco
In conclusion, children of smoking parents are at a higher risk of SHS exposure, and even if parents strive not to smoke at home to prevent SHS, children are subject to short-term and long-term exposure to tobacco substances via THS or unrecognized SHS exposure
Acknowledgements The authors thank Gregory Conner PhD for his insightful guidance and expertise, Professor Marianne Geiser for her valuable comments in preparing the manuscript, Nathalie Baumlin for her technical assistance with HBE cell cultures and Mir Anwar for his assistance with the fluorescence immunohistochemistry micrographs
During this time, it has been widely prescribed and used as a smoking cessation aid, helping millions of individuals worldwide in their efforts to quit smoking