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My neighbor at an apartment complex smokes non stop. i actually smell it by my baseboards and every time my air turns on. its strong smell. my lungs have been burning. is this third hand smoke and can this harm me ?
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While the smell of that smoke doesn't qualify as second hand cigarette smoke you could be exposed to very mild levels of smoke toxin. I'm unsure if it rises to the level of causing a burning sensation in your lungs. You could have your physician examine your chest and advise you.
Answered 9/16/2023
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