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How Much Does Second Hand Smoking Affect A Non-smoker?
Question: Hello I never smoked and i dont like to be around smokers. I have a phobea about smokers and I have some questions:
1. how is second hand smoking effected? if a friend smokes outside my car and he nees a ride, after how long of he finishes smoking, should i tell him entire my car?
2. if a husband smokes, how long should he wait outside to entire house to his wife and kids?
3. If there are a bunch of people outside smoking, how long should i wait until they finish to go near them?
Thanks
Mr XXXXXXX
New York
USA
1. how is second hand smoking effected? if a friend smokes outside my car and he nees a ride, after how long of he finishes smoking, should i tell him entire my car?
2. if a husband smokes, how long should he wait outside to entire house to his wife and kids?
3. If there are a bunch of people outside smoking, how long should i wait until they finish to go near them?
Thanks
Mr XXXXXXX
New York
USA
Brief Answer:
It depends on the duration and amount of smoke exposed.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
Second hand smoking affects the same way as direct smoking. What matters is the amount of smoke that you inhale and the duration for which you are exposed to the smoke.
1. So if your friend smokes outside your car then you can just ask him to wait for 1-2 minutes before entering your car as in this duration all the smoke will be gone . ( Though his mouth may have the odour of smoke )
2. The same duration holds good for a husband also-- 1-2 minutes.
3. Answering your third question , it depends on the wind or ventilation, if there is a good amount of breeze or wind blowing then just 3-4 minutes if enough after they finish.
But if the wind is not blowing that well then it would be better you wait for 10 minutes after they finish smoking.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
It depends on the duration and amount of smoke exposed.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
Second hand smoking affects the same way as direct smoking. What matters is the amount of smoke that you inhale and the duration for which you are exposed to the smoke.
1. So if your friend smokes outside your car then you can just ask him to wait for 1-2 minutes before entering your car as in this duration all the smoke will be gone . ( Though his mouth may have the odour of smoke )
2. The same duration holds good for a husband also-- 1-2 minutes.
3. Answering your third question , it depends on the wind or ventilation, if there is a good amount of breeze or wind blowing then just 3-4 minutes if enough after they finish.
But if the wind is not blowing that well then it would be better you wait for 10 minutes after they finish smoking.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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