Third-Hand Tobacco Smoke: What's Left After The Tobacco Smoke Clears?

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Monday, April 13, 2009
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There are more than 400,000 tobacco-related deaths annually in the U.S. Health statistics estimate about 3,000 teenagers try and then regularly smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. It's been well documented that passive exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of asthma attacks, chronic bronchitis,...

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3rd hand smoke dangers
Sue K-K
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 01:52 PM

I have asthma and have known the effects of 3rd hand smoke. Thanks for putting a label on it.

re: 3rd hand smoke dangers
James Thompson, MD
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 01:22 AM

Hi Sue,

Thanks for sharing. I hope you have been able to reduce your exposure level to this tremendous indoor pollutant.

Best Wishes!

J. Thompson, MD