Question 1

is nicotine able to b detected in your system if you're around second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An nih funded study has proven just this fact... See the following link,

http://www.Nih.Gov/news/health/may2011/nida-02.Htm.

Question 2

for how long does it take for the cardiovascular system to get back to normal after second-hand smoke exposure?

Accepted Answer

Moments: Second-hand smoke is a cumulative carcinogen for the lungs, and can trigger asthma which kills people, usually children. I'm less persuaded that it's a factor for atherosclerosis. Know your rights and avoid second-hand smoke.

Question 3

can marijuana get into ur system by second hand smoke to make u fail a drug screen?

Accepted Answer

Urine test: Probably not.  Test your hair, it's possible.

Question 4

can i get second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

????: Your question is not clear.  If you hang out persistently at a place where people smoke all the time, you will get second hand smoking exposure. It would be to your benefit not to do so and it would be to the smoker's benefit to quit.

Question 5

is second hand smoke harmful?

Accepted Answer

Yes : This has been shown in many studies and thus it is important to avoid exposure to second hand smoke.

Question 6

is work considered second-hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not per se: Work is not the same as smoking, first or second-hand, unless your co-workers smoke with you around.

Question 7

will second hand smoke affect my baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, smoke is a very potent irritant and any form of exposure will affect an infant. The infant will have exposure from smoke on clothing, hair, skin especially if the smoker is the care taker. This will predispose your infant to a variety of health issues including frequent upper respiratory problems, increase risk for asthma and progressive lung problems.

Question 8

could second hand smoke cause problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Second hand smoke can cause the same problems as regular smokers - asthma, copd, lung cancer....

Question 9

can a person die from second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: More than 10, 000 people die each year, in the us, from second hand smoke.

Question 10

how can i reduce this second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

WHAT 2nd hand smoke?: Don't know what you mean by "this." easiest answer is don't hang around in the same places as smokers. If it is your house, don't allow smoking.  If you can't achieve that, keep doors closed and stay in separate rooms.  There are commercially available "smoke-eaters" which vary in effectiveness in removing smoke - they are similar to air conditioners, and must usually be vented.

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