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Can being around someone who smokes cigars in front of you give you lung cancer or just asthma?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Dangerous: Second hand smoke exposure is a known risk factor for both lung cancer and asthma.

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends...: Inhalation of second-hand smoke, in any form, can be a risk factor for asthma and lung cancer. But, risk depends on the amount of the exposure (ie how often you are exposed and for what period of time; bigger exposure=higher risk of these diseases). See your doctor to determine your risk.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Yes: Risk factors of lung cancer most definitely includes inhaling secondhand smoke. You can also learn more about risk factors at the following link: http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/lung-cancer/risk-factors-and-prevention.

Answered 12/10/2013

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