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Will breathing in second hand smoke for 20 minutes cause damage?
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Doubtful: Although smoking is not good for one's health, it often takes years before you would detect the impact on your lung a 20-minute exposure will not likely cause anything more than a transient irritation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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