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Could second hand smoke cause problems?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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

Dr Adberg agreed

Answered 2/22/2014

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