Researchers have found that smoking can reduce the impact of some UC symptoms.
The results of a 10-year study from 1998 suggest that people who both smoke and have UC are less likely than people who do not smoke to require steroids to treat a relapse. They were also less likely to require surgery or develop serious complications.
Scientists are not why sure smoking has an impact on UC, but it is possible that there is a connection to the effect it has on the immune system.
Other research suggests that smoking could help prevent UC from developing in the first place.
It is important to note, however, that the risks of smoking are serious and numerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it “harms nearly every organ” in the body. Start with Step 1 if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day
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