Smoking One to Four Cigarettes Daily Can Lead to Nicotine Addiction. Almost two-thirds of people who smoke four or fewer cigarettes a day are addicted to nicotine, a new study finds. The results indicate that lighter smoking is still risky, the researchers say. The study included more than 6,700 smokers.

How many cigarettes a day is too much?

Smoking five or fewer cigarettes a day can cause almost as much damage to your lungs as smoking two packs a day. Thats according to a recent study from Columbia University that examined the lung function of 25,000 people, including smokers, ex-smokers, and those who have never smoked.

Is 5 cigarettes a day bad?

Having fewer than five cigarettes per day was associated with about two-thirds as much lung damage as puffing on 30 or more cigarettes per day, according to the study. Put another way, a light smoker could expect to lose about as much lung function in a year as a heavy smoker would in nine months.

Which juice is best for lungs?

Juicing for Healthy Lungs: 4 Recipes to Improve Your Respiratory 1 cup frozen sweet cherries.1 cup frozen mango.3 medium carrots.4 celery stalks.1 cup pineapple.1 cup spinach.1 lemon.1 knob ginger.More items •Aug 16, 2017