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Does Cigar Smoking Cause Angina Symptoms?

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Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2014
Question: does cigar smoking cause or contribute to angina symtoms
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
YES and worsens overall health!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

Cigar smoking is just like tobacco smoking. This has adverse consequences on the heart and the general heart. Tobacco is a major risk factors for coronary heart disease which presents with angina symptoms. If you have been consuming it, please you should give it a serious though and consider stopping as it would worsen your symptoms and overall health.

I hope this addresses your query fully and provide basis for you to act on. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Chobufo Ditah

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Practicing since :2009

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Does Cigar Smoking Cause Angina Symptoms?

Brief Answer: YES and worsens overall health! Detailed Answer: HI and thank you so much for this query. Cigar smoking is just like tobacco smoking. This has adverse consequences on the heart and the general heart. Tobacco is a major risk factors for coronary heart disease which presents with angina symptoms. If you have been consuming it, please you should give it a serious though and consider stopping as it would worsen your symptoms and overall health. I hope this addresses your query fully and provide basis for you to act on. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.