In anticipation of these regulatory changes, manufacturers are diversifying their portfolios by investing in nicotine pouches and heated-tobacco sticks, which deliver flavor without violating restrictions on combustible products
They are also ideal for marketing at conventions, trade shows, and exhibits
The UK government clamped down on tobacco manufacturers last year by passing standardized-packaging legislation that would eliminate nearly all semblance of the branding cigarette-makers use to differentiate their products
Moreover, it can irritate the respiratory system, worsening symptoms like coughing and wheezing
Will Hofmann is the Growth and Development Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network
Changes in red and white blood cells brought on by smoking As the body mounts a defense against continual exposure to toxic substances, smoking can cause raised white blood cell levels