Maintain a healthy diet
RRs of 1.26 and 1.16 were reported for IHD and stroke, respectively, thus suggesting that SHS exposure increases the risk of IHD and stroke by 8% and 5%, respectively
Nicotine-degrading microorganisms degrade nicotine into non-irritating small molecules (e.g., pyrrolidine, organic acids, carbon dioxide and water) through pyridine, pyrrolidine, and a variation of the pyridine and pyrrolidine pathways in bacteria, as well as demethylation pathway in fungi (Meng et al., 2010
Examples of foods that contain free radicals that may cause rhinitis and a postnasal drip include: Alcoholic beverages Carbonated, sweetened soft drinks Cooking oil, especially when reheated for use a second time Processed foods Foods high in the glycemic index, like carbohydrates and refined sugar Dairy milk and cheese Gluten-containing foods Certain drugs may also have a free radical effect
In Europe and the UK, manufacturers often provide exhaustive ingredient lists on their packaging