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I'm going out of town early christmas morning. i'm gonna be around pure cigarette smoke. my concern is being around it since i have a pacemaker.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cigarette smoke: The smoke shouldn't interfere with your pacemaker.Enjoy.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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Thank

Tell them "no": Ask your family and friends to please smoke outdoors and away from you.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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