Smoking and lack of exercise weaken immune system, expert warns
White blood cells are significantly weaker in smokers, making them more susceptible to viruses, says physiology professor Mohammed Al-Ahmadi.
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AIProfessor of exercise physiology Mohammed Al-Ahmadi said that white blood cells are significantly weaker in smokers, making them highly susceptible to any virus.
Speaking in an interview with Saudi TV, he added that both smoking and lack of physical activity weaken a person's immune system.
Al-Ahmadi also noted that it is very difficult for a smoker to go a month without repeatedly catching a cold or the flu.
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