A member asked:

I never smoke, but over 2 weeks ago puffed a few cigar puffs to try one. didn't inhale. will it show up in hair/nicotine testing for preemployment?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: If you didn't inhale, there will be no nicotine to detect.

Answered 7/24/2015

5k views

Thank

Yes: Nicotine hair tests can detect smoking for at least 90 days and possibly longer. You don't need to inhale cigars (in fact most people can't) to get a significant dose of nicotine. Just puffing is what most cigar smokers do and they get plenty of nicotine. Not inhaling only works if you are bill clinton.

Answered 7/20/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more