India, March 28 -- Smoking cigarette is a harmful habit and can affect each and every part of the body. Prolonged tobacco consumption can lead to increased risk of cancer and heart diseases. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sandeep Nayar, principal director and HOD, chest and respiratory diseases, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital said, "Thousands of chemicals released from burning tobacco start their damaging journey even if one has taken a puff. There are many serious harms from smoking that occur much sooner. In fact, smoking has numerous immediate health effects on every organ of the body including the brain. respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune and metabolic systems." Also read | Colorectal cancer and smoking: S...