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Hookah Smoke


Hookah Smoke

Hookah smoke is not less toxic than cigarette smoke, as is widely believed. In fact, because hookah pipes do not filter as well as cigarette filters do, it is even more damaging.

About Hookah Smoke

Hookah smoke contains higher levels of toxins than a regular cigarette does. A hookah pipe does not filter out some of the toxins as a traditional cigarette does. The user receives a higher dosage of tar, carbon monoxide and cancer-causing agents. The length of time spent smoking also contributes to the higher dosage as an average session of smoke time of hookah is 45 minutes as compared to a 3-5 minute smoking session of a cigarette smoker.

The origins of hookah smoking are unknown, but it is a very popular method of smoking within the Middle East. Hookah is seen as a social form of smoking. People group together and smoke socially from a hookah pipe. A hookah pipe is a water pipe from which people take turns smoking from. In the United States many people visit hookah bars, lounges and cafes where they enjoy smoking with their friends. In cities where smoking is banned businesses can apply for an exemption or switch to tobacco-free brands.

In addition to bars and lounges, hookah can also be found in hookah shops. These shops sell hookah pipes which can be priced anywhere from $20 to several hundred dollars. The price reflects the quality, the design and the size of the pipe. The more elaborate the design and features, the more one will pay. Shops also sell shisha, the tobacco used within the pipe itself. The shisha (also known as hookah) comes in many different flavors and types. You can also buy hookah music to smoke to and accessories for your pipes.

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