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Medical Conditions - Passive Smoking

Passive smoking is known as breathing on other's tobacco smoke. It is also known as secondhand smoke. It increases the risk of having lung cancer, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and heart disease in both adults and children. The common symptoms of passive smoking are coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

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Does one Alpha-1 gene mean low lung health risk at 48?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com If you have one abnormal gene for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, you are considered a carrier.

Did passive smoking raise my risk of lung cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It is completely natural to question why this has happened, especially since you have never smoked.

Can passive smoking cause lung damage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Second-hand smoke is problematic sometimes, but the amount of time you inhale will probably not have any effect on the lungs.

What are the health effects of passive smoking?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not neglect this condition.

Can cigar smoke on my clothes or skin still affect my baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is great that you are already taking steps to avoid exposing your newborn to smoke; that is an important and commendable start.

Can toxins from cigarette smoke get passed on to me during sex?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

What is the impact of passive smoking on health?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about passive smoking.

Can cigarette smoke cause allergy and asthma in baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a strong exacerbating factor (risk factor) for aggregation of an allergic or asthmatic attack. That is smoke in the house.

How to ignore the smoking habit of my husband?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ignoring smoking habit is not a solution and you are being subjected to passive smoking which will hamper your health as well.

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Is it dangerous to stay in a smoking hotel room when pregnant?

Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. Smoking is harmful for the baby, at any gestational age. Be it active or passive smoking, as long as the smoke enters your lungs, it will reach your baby.

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