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Smoking and Crohn's Disease

Smoking
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
Crohn's Disease
How does smoking affect Crohn’s Disease? In numerous studies, half or more of the adults with Crohn’s Disease were smokers when they were diagnosed. This suggests that people who smoke are more likely to get Crohn’s than those who do not smoke. Research also suggests that smoking can…
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Smoking and Crohn's Disease: The Facts

Smoking, Symptoms and Complications
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
Crohn's Disease
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Patient information on the risks incorporated with smoking and Crohn’s disease.
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Smoking and Ulcerative colitis

Smoking
Patients & Families, Teens & Young Adults
Ulcerative Colitis
How does smoking affect Ulcerative Colitis? Research studies have shown that UC is less common in smokers than nonsmokers. Some people have developed UC once they have given up smoking. This suggests that smoking may delay or prevent UC, as well as reducing its severity. There are also…
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