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Can being around someone who smokes cigars in front of you give you lung cancer or just asthma?
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Dangerous: Second hand smoke exposure is a known risk factor for both lung cancer and asthma.
Answered 2/10/2013
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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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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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