Do hookah pipes reduce the harmful effects of smoking?
Whether smoking hookah pipes is healthier than smoking a cigar, cigarettes or even a pipe is something that is still in debate amongst the smokers of hookah pipes and those who are strongly opposed.
There are those who believe that smoking a hookah pipe is safer since there is no nicotine and no tar to be consumed as it happens with filtered cigarettes, nor is there any consumption of direct hot smoke, thus protecting the lungs as well as the pharynx. For these supporters of the hookah pipe, there is no safer product, just as long as you avoid or reduce significantly the consumption of tobacco-seasoned molasses.
Those who oppose to the use of the hookah pipe state that its use will not only damage the lungs and can indeed be an additional element to consider in terms of lung and pharynx cancer, but can also provokes other health problems such as tooth related diseases due to the use of mouthpieces.
Regardless, there is a serious problem with hookah pipes but this depend solely on the hookah owner and this is the health problem that is derived from the proper maintenance that the hookah pipe sustains after each use. Hookah users who do not clean their hookah pipes after each use risk sharing diseases with their friends so do those who venture into hookah bars and nightclubs and share mouthpieces.
Amongst the possible contagious diseases are herpes, gastric diseases and even the flu.
