{"id":128420,"date":"2025-07-21T08:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T05:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/?p=128420"},"modified":"2025-04-25T11:50:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T08:50:11","slug":"cigarettes-hidden-dangers-in-every-smoke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/cigarettes-hidden-dangers-in-every-smoke\/","title":{"rendered":"Cigarettes: hidden dangers in every smoke"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"128420\" class=\"elementor elementor-128420 elementor-33334\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef16a36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef16a36\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e404b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e404b3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20383bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"20383bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cigaretes-rukyti-Mesti-rukyti-priesrukymo-centras-rukymo-nutraukimas-metimas-rukyti-mesti-rukyti-stop-rukymui-rukymo-stabdymas-antitabako-centras-laserostop-lietuva.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-128402\" alt=\"Cigarette smoking Quit smoking anti-smoking center smoking cessation quitting smoking stop smoking smoking cessation anti-tobacco center laserOstop Lithuania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cigaretes-rukyti-Mesti-rukyti-priesrukymo-centras-rukymo-nutraukimas-metimas-rukyti-mesti-rukyti-stop-rukymui-rukymo-stabdymas-antitabako-centras-laserostop-lietuva.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cigaretes-rukyti-Mesti-rukyti-priesrukymo-centras-rukymo-nutraukimas-metimas-rukyti-mesti-rukyti-stop-rukymui-rukymo-stabdymas-antitabako-centras-laserostop-lietuva-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cigaretes-rukyti-Mesti-rukyti-priesrukymo-centras-rukymo-nutraukimas-metimas-rukyti-mesti-rukyti-stop-rukymui-rukymo-stabdymas-antitabako-centras-laserostop-lietuva-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8129755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8129755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Harmful ingredients in cigarettes and their health effects\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81bcefd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81bcefd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cigarettes are made up of the natural substances found in tobacco, plus a number of toxic chemical compounds released during combustion. In addition, manufacturers add synthetic additives to enhance the smoking experience. This mixture significantly increases the health risks of smoking and contributes to preventable diseases, adding significantly to the burden and cost of the health system in Lithuania.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba823e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ba823e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chemicals found naturally in tobacco<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7debf9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7debf9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nicotine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606d23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606d23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nicotine is the best known compound in tobacco and the main addictive substance. Although it is not particularly harmful in low doses, nicotine acts on the brain by stimulating certain receptors in the nervous system, leading to addiction. The tobacco industry has historically increased the concentration of nicotine in cigarettes in order to increase the addictiveness of users.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae766e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aae766e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nArsenic\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bdc699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arsenic, a highly toxic substance, is often used in pesticides. Although it does not occur naturally in tobacco plants, chemicals used during cultivation can contaminate the leaves. Arsenic is known to be a highly toxic compound and has been linked to cancer and internal organ damage.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c279610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c279610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nChemicals produced by the combustion of tobacco<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed212e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ed212e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When a cigarette burns, complex chemical reactions take place that turn its components into harmful compounds. The smoke produced by smoking is a mixture of toxic and carcinogenic substances that pose a serious threat to human health. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad21b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ad21b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nAmmonia\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f11a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89f11a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ammonia, often found in cleaning products, is also found in cigarette smoke. It irritates the respiratory tract and increases nicotine uptake, which further increases addiction. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06319f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06319f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nBenzene\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efd99c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efd99c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Benzene, a volatile organic substance commonly found in petrol and some glues, is also released when tobacco burns. This compound penetrates cells, damages DNA and significantly increases the risk of developing cancer. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0e4d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a0e4d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0642a11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"0642a11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"128459\" class=\"elementor elementor-128459 elementor-127349\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48e0b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d48e0b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1c5ab2 elementor-position-left elementor-view-stacked elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-shape-circle elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e1c5ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNational guarantee\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLaserStop centres all over Lithuania provide free help with re-growth (only in Vilnius so far).\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae8704 elementor-position-left elementor-view-stacked elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-shape-circle elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"dae8704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-headset\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpecialists at your service\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCustomer service is available 6 days a week\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8609a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef8609a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc7db61 elementor-position-left elementor-view-stacked elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-shape-circle elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"cc7db61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heartbeat\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo side effects\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe laserOstop technique has no side effects and is 100% safe for health.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad3c914 elementor-position-left elementor-view-stacked elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-shape-circle elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"ad3c914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-mask\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscretion and confidentiality\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll laserOstop\u00ae centres ensure complete confidentiality, protecting your privacy and dignity\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86a8d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e86a8d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8bd844 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b8bd844\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-911bcbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"911bcbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The dangers of cadmium\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79242dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79242dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cadmium, a heavy metal, is often found in batteries and industrial coatings. When smoked, this metal enters the lungs, causing severe damage. It also causes discolouration of the teeth and impairment of taste and smell. Cigarettes also contain other toxic metals such as chromium, beryllium and bromine. All of them pose serious health risks.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133bb39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"133bb39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nHydrogen cyanide<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24984a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b24984a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hydrogen cyanide, commonly associated with pesticides, is also one of the dangerous ingredients in cigarette smoke. Inhalation of this substance damages the respiratory system, impairs lung function and increases the risk of bronchial infections. These effects further exacerbate the health conditions of smokers and contribute to the prevalence of smoking-related diseases in Lithuania.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb87899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb87899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nFormaldehyde<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a0349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3a0349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Formaldehyde, also known as formalin, is a recognised carcinogen. It is strongly associated with leukaemia and other blood cancers. The health effects of this substance are a serious concern, especially in industries where high concentrations of formaldehyde are used, such as manufacturing, textile processing and embalming. In Lithuania, those working in these sectors may be exposed to higher risks, which is why it is essential to strictly enforce safety rules and to raise public awareness of the potential harms.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b4fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26b4fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nDerva<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fff382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fff382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Resin, a black and sticky substance well-known as a component of asphalt, is also one of the most harmful ingredients in cigarette smoke. When inhaled, the resin is deposited on lung tissue, interfering with oxygen exchange and causing irreversible damage. For smokers, tar also leads to yellowing of the teeth, poor oral hygiene and an increased risk of respiratory diseases.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4300248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4300248\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nCarbon monoxide<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366545f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"366545f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that interferes with the transport of oxygen in the blood. It is one of the most dangerous substances in cigarette smoke. It impairs cardiovascular function, interferes with brain and muscle function and poses a serious threat to the health of the foetus during pregnancy. In Lithuania, as in many other countries, smoking-related diseases remain a significant public health problem. It is therefore crucial to inform at-risk groups, especially pregnant women and people with heart disease, about the harms of carbon monoxide.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d13f5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d13f5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\n\nOxides of nitrogen<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bcf626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bcf626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nitrogen oxides, often associated with greenhouse gases, are also a component of cigarette smoke. These harmful substances irritate the respiratory tract and contribute to the gradual decline in lung function that is common in people with a long smoking history. In Lithuania, where smoking rates are still significant, reducing exposure to nitrogen oxides can contribute to better public health and prevention of respiratory diseases.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56f472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c56f472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chemicals added by manufacturers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09d41c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09d41c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cigarette manufacturers add artificial chemicals to their products to improve taste, reduce irritation and increase shelf life. These additives are designed to enhance the pleasure of smoking but also increase the risk of addiction. When the cigarette is burned at high temperatures, these chemicals are converted into additional toxic compounds that significantly increase the health risks.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a17bffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a17bffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stop chemicals. Quit smoking <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4667e27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4667e27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each cigarette introduces around 50 toxic substances into your body. These harmful chemicals not only damage your health, but also endanger those around you through exposure to second-hand smoke. In Lithuania, tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable death. In 2021, around <a href=\"https:\/\/gsthr.org\/countries\/profile\/ltu\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 000 people<\/a> died from smoking-related diseases, accounting for 8.5% of all deaths in the country.    <\/p><p>The only way to reduce this risk is to quit smoking completely. Breaking free from the cycle of chronic intoxication is a necessary step to protect your body from irreversible consequences. Take the first step today and choose a healthier, smoke-free future for yourself and those you love.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff40cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ff40cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose laserOstop\u00ae in Lithuania?\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf23f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf23f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>LaserOstop\u00ae is a modern and increasingly recognised smoking cessation solution in Lithuania. This method receives exceptionally good customer feedback, which is confirmed by its highly rated recommendations on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/atsiliepimai-apie-laserostop\/\">Google<\/a>platform. It is a modern alternative to traditional measures such as hypnosis, acupuncture or nicotine replacement, which usually have success rates below 40%.  <\/p><p><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/p><p>The LaserOstop\u00ae method is based on advanced laser technology that is applied to specific points in the ear. This process helps to reduce the need for nicotine and facilitates the entire smoking cessation process. The main advantages of the method are:  <\/p><ul><li><strong>Non-invasive<\/strong>: no need for needles, drugs or other interventional procedures.<\/li><li><strong>No side effects<\/strong>: unlike nicotine replacement, this method does not cause weight gain or withdrawal symptoms.<\/li><li><strong>Effective<\/strong>: for many clients, just one session is enough to achieve the desired result.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Verified results<\/strong><\/p><p>LaserOstop\u00ae has a very high success rate in Lithuania, with the majority of clients quitting smoking after the first visit and maintaining this change over time. It is the perfect solution for those who are looking for a quick, effective and long-lasting way to quit this harmful habit. Thousands of satisfied customers share their positive testimonials, highlighting the effectiveness of the method and an important step towards a healthier tobacco-free life.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb03e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb03e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where can I find laserOstop\u00ae centres in Lithuania?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a6767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a6767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>LaserOstop\u00ae centres are located in many countries around the world, including Lithuania. These specialised centres are dedicated to helping people quit smoking and regain their health. <\/p><p>Quitting smoking means significantly reducing your risk of developing serious diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory disorders. Take care of your health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/rukymo-metimo-centrai-laserostop\/\">sign up for a session today<\/a> and start a new, healthier phase of life without cigarettes. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that cigarettes contain more than 4,000 chemical compounds, many of which are harmful and some of which are even deadly? Smoking is a major contributor to preventable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders and respiratory diseases. The negative effects are not only felt personally, but also in families and throughout the country&#8217;s healthcare system. Understanding the toxic components of cigarettes and their dangerous effects is an important first step in quitting smoking and protecting your health.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":128402,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-categorise"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128420"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":128785,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128420\/revisions\/128785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/128402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.lt\/testdev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}