All participants were adults who smoked, and quota sampling was used to ensure diversity by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and educational levels
Tobacco smoke has many effects on those breathing it, including: Inflammation of the airways, causing them to narrow Increased mucus production Damage to cilia, allowing mucus to clog airways and worsen symptoms Decreased lung function Severe symptoms, which may trigger asthma attacks What about allergies and secondhand smoke
Companies began targeting African American communities especially their youth through retailer programs, music and event sponsorships, cultural imagery in their menthol ad campaigns, and extensive point-of-sale advertisements in low income and minority neighborhoods
Ceramic filter tips work similarly but with a slightly different mouthfeel