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I've been living 14 months with a smoker. will my lungs have permanent damage from the second hand smoke and will it affect my athletic performance?

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This is hard to predict. It is certainly less risk than if you were a smoker. Some people have underlying lung conditions that would be affected more by exposure than others. Increased frequency of upper airway & sinus infections are well documented. However, the lungs do have self cleaning abilities to remove some of the debris. It would be something to avoid when practical.

Answered 8/23/2021

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If the exposure to second hand smoke has ceased, you lungs should recover to their baseline status in a year or two. If you are still living with a smoker, try to negotiate a no-smoking in the house arrangement. You may need to involve your parents in it. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/24/2021

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