A member asked:

Can teens that weren't directly around second hand and don't smoke personally get copd? also is it likely?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Very unlikely: although the main cause for COPD is tobacco smoke, exposure to other noxious fumes in heavily polluted areas or industries can cause the disease, unlikely in your case

Answered 6/1/2015

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