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Can kissing a smoker harm my health? i have asthma and don't smoke but my boyfriend smokes all day everyday.

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

YES!: Exposure to second hand smoke can definitely cause problems - it can worsen allergies, asthma, and sinus disease. It's not only the kissing, but just being around a smoker or being in a smoker's house or car can also cause health issues.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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