The smoke emitted from the burning cigarette and the smoker's airway during smoking is known as second-hand smoke. This smoke consists of various carcinogenic toxic chemicals. Inhalation of this smoke, even in small amounts, tends to cause heart diseases, stroke, problems with blood vessels, lung diseases, and cancer. In infants, it causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In small children, it can cause ear and lung infections. Banning smoking in public places and avoiding smoking within the house can prevent such dreadful diseases in nonsmokers.
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I want to know the impact of passive smoking on health. Help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male. Could you please provide an overview of what passive smoking is and where it typically occurs? What are the common sources of secondhand smoke exposure? What are the health risks associated with passive smoking? Are there specific medical conditions or diseases ... Read Full »
Answer: 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. Passive smoking is when you smoke occasionally around 1 cigarette daily. The most common source of secondhand smoke exposure is fro... Read Full »
What are the effects of getting exposed to second-hand smoke after LASIK?
Query: Hi doctor, I had LASIK three days ago and was exposed to some secondhand smoke last night. Could this be an issue other than dry eye? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. This smoke will not have any bad effect on your eye except some irritation and watering for some time. You may continue using medicines as prescribed by your doctor. Read Full »
Will the toxins from cigarettes be passed on to partners during sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am really concerned to let a 50 year old guy who smokes cigarettes and marijuana, and drinks every day be sexually intimate with me. He touches me, pokes me with his hands and fingers, puts his tongue in my mouth, ejaculates over me on my skin, etc. If he does all these to me, could h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. There is a chance of transmission of these toxins to you ... Read Full »
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