Hi Melody!

Smoking is often listed as a possible trigger for Psoriasis.

Smoking is sometimes considered a trigger for the onset of some other chronic illnesses, beyond respiratory illnesses and/or cancers.

Many people in my family smoke, too, even though there are a lot of asthma and allergies. We have seen grandparents die from smoking-related illnesses, as well. I am watching my brother, in his mid-50's, trying to navigate his life with rather serious COPD (he has not been able to quit smoking). I am sad and I know he is also sad it's gone this far.

As far as I can see, it's truly a serious addiction, often very tough to break.
While I cannot tolerate the smoke, I have deep compassion for anyone addicted to smoking. I've read the addiction is as tough to break as an addiction to heroine. I watch siblings trying hard to quit and then relapse again. Breaks my heart to see them very seriously want to quit and unable to overcome this addiction. This has to be a very strong/serious addiction.

My heart goes out ~

Hugs Sweet Lady!

DejaVu