My friend smokes not cigrate but he smokes hookha once in a month is this can cause any effect in his body please tell.

Question

Hookah is as good as smoking a cigarette. It is claimed to be safer, but that is not so. There is high risk of interstitial lung disease.
Smokers have a higher risk of developing respiratory tract infections, apart from lung cancer and oral cancer. It is also a risk factor for peripheral vascular disease. This can lead to gangrene and inflammation of peripheral blood vessels.
It is advised that he stops smoking immediately. Consult a psychiatrist for smoking cessation treatment. Medication and nicotine replacement therapy along with counseling will give the best outcome.

Akshata Bhat · Accepted Answer

Hookah is as good as smoking a cigarette. It is claimed to be safer, but that is not so. There is high risk of interstitial lung disease.
Smokers have a higher risk of developing respiratory tract infections, apart from lung cancer and oral cancer. It is also a risk factor for peripheral vascular disease. This can lead to gangrene and inflammation of peripheral blood vessels.
It is advised that he stops smoking immediately. Consult a psychiatrist for smoking cessation treatment. Medication and nicotine replacement therapy along with counseling will give the best outcome.