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Smoking is directly linked to inflammation through the introduction of toxins [1] and the triggering of an immunologic response [2]. Consequently, quitting smoking is recommended as a lifestyle change to manage and reduce long-term inflammation [3].

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Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Robert H. Shmerling · Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact
claimSmoking toxins are directly linked to inflammation.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Medichecks 1 fact
referenceThe National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) published 'Smoking and inflammation: the cause and consequences of inflammation' in the American Journal of Physiology in 2005, which notes that smoking triggers an immunologic response and that inflammatory markers predict future cardiovascular events.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact
claimLifestyle changes to ease long-term inflammation include quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and engaging in regular physical activity.