9 Shocking Facts You Need To Know About Shisha

Before you pick up the shisha pipe, read this

Shisha smoking has been promoted as a harmless social activity thanks to the numerous lounges, clubhouses and bars that have sprung up in the neighborhood.  For some, shisha smoking is a daily fun habit, while for others, it is a one-off indulgence that allows them to unwind and enjoy their time.

It is an obvious fact that individuals enjoy their hookah sessions and nothing will make them give it up. Smoking shisha may feel like fun, but research has shown that your transient happiness is just as harmful because smoke contains significant amounts of pollutants even after it has passed through water.

Even if you smoke shisha, there are bound to be some interesting facts about it that you are unaware of. Join us on this adventure to learn more about it if you’re curious.

• Shisha has the same addictive nicotine as other tobacco products, making quitting difficult.

• Smoking 10 to 20 grams of shisha has an average of 200 puffs per hour, but a cigarette contains just 20 puffs. This implies that shisha absorbs and exposes you to more pollutants.

• The volume of shisha smoke inhaled is 90,000 ml, whereas cigarette inhale is 500-600 ml.

• The poisons and metals produced by the charcoal used to heat tobacco pose health concerns.

• Tobacco juices irritate the mouth and have been linked to the development of oral cancer.

• Toxic substances found in shisha can cause clogged arteries and heart disease.

• Tobacco and cigarette smoke can cause lung and bladder cancer.

• Smoking shisha when pregnant can lead to underweight babies (3.5 ounces less than non-smoking mothers) and increase the risk of respiratory problems in the kid.

• Shisha smokers have the same health hazards as cigarette smokers, including oral, lung, stomach, and esophageal cancers, including a reduction in lung function.

#HealthAndBeauty is a lifestyle segment to keep you feeling and looking good. In this edition we highlight some of the important things to know before taking that puff.

For more: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/health-effects/facts-about-hookah