What is a closet smoker?

A person who tries to keep his/her cigarette smoking habit a secret from friends and/or family, by using mouthwash, burning candles at home, smoking out of public view, etc.
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How can you tell if someone is a closet smoker?

Tell-tale signs of smoking
  1. Stains. Nails and fingers: Nails and fingers of smokers may take a yellow stain due to repeated exposure to smoke and tar in smoke. ...
  2. Burns. ...
  3. Skin changes. ...
  4. Smell of smoke.
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What are the 4 types of smokers?

Fresh and Fit: Four types of smokers
  • Social smokers. Social smokers are a small subset of people (up to about 30 percent) who only smoke in specific settings (parties, meetings, etc.), under specific circumstances and typically with other people. ...
  • Anxious smokers. ...
  • Skinny smokers. ...
  • Addicted smokers.
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How can you tell if someone is secretly smoking?

General Signs

One of the first signs that someone is smoking is the odor. The smell of cigarette smoke clings to fabrics and hair. You may also notice bad breath if someone is smoking cigarettes. You may see stains form on the teeth of a smoker in a short period of time.
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What are the three types of smoker?

The 7 most common types of smoker
  1. Propane/Gas smokers. Gas smokers, surprise surprise, use natural gas or propane to produce heat. ...
  2. Charcoal Smokers. ...
  3. Offset Smokers. ...
  4. Pellet Smokers. ...
  5. Electric Smokers. ...
  6. Kamado Grills. ...
  7. Kettle Grills.
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Closet smokers



What do we call the person who smokes but not every day?

Someday smoker: An adult who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in his or her lifetime, who smokes now, but does not smoke every day. Previously called an “occasional smoker”.
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Is it possible to smoke 100 cigarettes a day?

A man who chain-smoked 100 cigarettes a day 'non-stop' for 27 years has revealed how he kicked the 'filthy' habit. Walter Humphreys, 58, would puff on cigarettes from the moment he woke up at 5am until he fell asleep at night at 10pm. 'I was a walking disaster,' the die-hard smoker from Townsville, Queensland said.
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Can doctors tell if you smoke?

Yes, your doctor can tell if you smoke occasionally by looking at medical tests that can detect nicotine in your blood, saliva, urine and hair. When you smoke or get exposed to secondhand smoke, the nicotine you inhale gets absorbed into your blood.
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Why do smokers have black lips?

Nicotine causes blood vessels to shrink and narrow, reducing blood flow and starving skin of oxygen and the nutrients it needs to remain healthy and supple. Reduced blood flow and exposure to tar and nicotine can also cause the melanin in your lips and gums to darken, leading to uneven pigmentation.
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What happens if a girl smokes?

Cigarette smoking has many adverse reproductive and early childhood effects, including an increased risk for infertility, preterm delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Women smokers often have symptoms of menopause about three years earlier than nonsmokers.
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How many cigarettes a day is heavy smoking?

Background: Heavy smokers (those who smoke greater than or equal to 25 or more cigarettes a day) are a subgroup who place themselves and others at risk for harmful health consequences and also are those least likely to achieve cessation.
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What's considered a light smoker?

Light smokers have been classified as smoking less than 1 pack/day, less than 15 cig/day, less than 10 cig/day, and smoking 1–39 cig/week (9, 14).
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What do you call someone who smokes a lot of cigarettes?

(smoʊkər ) Word forms: smokers.
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Will my skin look better if I quit smoking?

Quitting smoking can improve your appearance. As blood flow gets better, your skin receives more oxygen and nutrients. This can help you develop a healthier complexion. If you stay tobacco-free, the stains on your fingers and nails will disappear.
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How do you know if a girl smokes?

If you notice your teenager's teeth are starting to become yellow, that is an almost certain sign they are smoking. Chronic Cough. Throat irritation, hoarseness and a chronic cough can all be signs that someone is smoking on a regular basis.
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How do you tell if a house has been smoked in?

Usually, tenant smoking is easy to detect by the distinctive smell on walls, in carpeting and furniture, signs of ash or cigarette butts, and yellow or brown discoloration on walls, counters, cabinets, doors and trim. Even with camouflage, you can usually find enough signs to prove indoor smoking.
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How long after quitting smoking are you considered a non smoker?

How Long do You Have to Quit Smoking to be Considered a Non-Smoker for Life Insurance? Generally if you haven't smoked for 12 months or more, you're considered a non-smoker.
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How do you get rid of cigarette breath kissing?

Here are five ways to get rid of cigarette breath.
  1. Brush your teeth regularly and thoroughly. Tobacco products are almost a guaranteed source of bad breath (halitosis). ...
  2. Stay hydrated. Saliva plays a critical role in overall oral hygiene. ...
  3. Treat any and all dental diseases. ...
  4. Chew sugarless gum if you can't brush. ...
  5. Stop smoking.
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How do I cleanse my lungs after quitting smoking?

How Can I Accelerate Lung Healing After Smoking?
  1. Drink Lots Of Water. Water helps flush toxins from your body, including those found in cigarettes and tobacco products. ...
  2. Eat Healthy Foods. ...
  3. Exercise Regularly. ...
  4. Cough. ...
  5. Clean Your Living Space. ...
  6. Practice Deep Breathing. ...
  7. Try Steam Therapy.
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What can I drink to detox nicotine?

Nicotine is water-soluble, so drinking water will help flush out any lingering traces. Water helps flush nicotine and other chemicals out of your body. Therefore, drinking water in sufficient quantities is a must for every smoker.
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What foods get nicotine out of your system?

Vitamins A, C and E also helps in eliminating the nicotine from your body.
...
10 Things Every Smoker Should Eat Or Drink To Get Rid Of The Nicotine From Their Body
  • Water. ...
  • Milk. ...
  • Dry herbs. ...
  • Oranges. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Carrot juice. ...
  • Berries.
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Can a dentist tell if you smoke?

You may be wondering whether your dentist can tell that you smoke and, if so, how. The short answer is yes- your dentist will be able to tell if you smoke.
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What is a ex-smoker?

'Ex-smoking' refers to someone who has smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime but has not smoked in the last 28 days. The international convention is to treat someone as an ex-smoker once they have been smokefree for one month (at least 28 days).
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Who has smoked the most cigarettes ever?

Yes, that's right, they're good at talking. But they can also fit lots of things in there, as one big-mouthed man has proven. Jim 'Mouth' Purol set a record in 2003 live on TV as he managed to fit 159 cigarettes in his mouth at once and smoke them all within five minutes.
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What is a pack year smoker?

A way to measure the amount a person has smoked over a long period of time. It is calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked.
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