How bad is second hand smoke from cigarettes?

Question

My boyfriend smokes. We live together. He never smokes in the house. He goes outside on the lanai (balcony); but when the when shifts, it will sometimes blow smoke to where I'm at in the house. Also, when he comes in after just having a cigarette, the smell is very strong and I can feel it in my throat. I have an inherent lung condition. If he won't give up cigarettes, do I need to give him up.

Answer 1

give him up.
even on the porch its still getting inside.

He cares more for the plant than u.

ALso, 2ndhand smoke can kill too.
And for some 2ndhand smoke is just as bad as smoking itself.

Answer 2

Well, it has been said that second hand smoking is worse than smoking itself. The reason for this is that a smoker inhales the smoke through the filter on the cigarette which can filter out most of the larger particulate matter contained in the smoke. Second hand smoke is inhaled directly and therefore the larger particles are taken directly into the lungs where they can cause more damage. Both direct smoking and secondhand smoke contain a variety of toxic chemicals which can cause significant health problems over time. The larger particles however act faster to damage lung tissue leading to a variety of respiratory problems when compared to direct smoke. This does not mean however that a non-smoker is at greater danger than a smoker although this claim has been made. Unless the smoker is breathing filtered air they are taking both direct smoke and second hand smoke into their bodies significantly increasing the damage done.

Answer 3

He seems to be very considerate and tries to not have the smoke come into the house, that's good.

Second hand smoke - when someone smokes inside the house - is dangerous. There are enough studies which show that. But in your case it seems that does not apply.

I personally would absolutely not want to be with a smoker because of the taste of the kisses and the smell of the clothes and all that.

For you this is you own very personal decision. Perhaps there is a Chance that he stops smoking. I am sure you talked with him about it. But perhaps you can arrange for something creative, like a little rewards program? Like if you don't smoke for one whole day then ....whatever you come up with.

If you guide him lovingly and creative onto this path he may be willing to try this and accept it easier then with simply asking to stop.

Answer 4

The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded in 2002 that:

There is sufficient evidence that involuntary smoking (exposure to secondhand or 'environmental' tobacco smoke) causes lung cancer in humans.

Involuntary smoking (exposure to secondhand or 'environmental' tobacco smoke) is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).[42]

Most experts believe that moderate, occasional exposure to secondhand smoke presents a small, but measurable cancer risk to nonsmokers. The risk is considered more significant if non-smokers work in an environment where cigarette smoke is prevalent, although few studies bear this out.[43]

In May 2006, the United States government's Center for Disease Control issued its first new study on secondhand smoke in 20 years. Surgeon General Richard Carmona summarized, "The health effects of secondhand smoke exposure are more pervasive than we previously thought. The scientific evidence is now indisputable: secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance. It is a serious health hazard that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults." The study estimated that living or working in a place where smoking is permitted increases the non-smokers' risk of developing heart disease by 25-30% and lung cancer by 20-30%. The study finds that passive smoke also causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), respiratory problems, ear infections and asthma attacks in children.[44]

Answer 5

The second hand smoke from cigarettes are probably overrated. My father was a chronic smoker and my brother chain-smoked everyday when I was young, but I am alive and well. I have moved out but still, I don't really think second hand smokes post much of a problem.

Oh, you have a lung condition. This is really a dilemma but you should take care for your own health first. I believe you could ask him not to smoke in front of you, in which case he might get pissed. But a gentleman does not smoke in front of a lady ( according to the Victorian book of ettiquette). If he does not take your wants seriously, then the best thing to do is to dump him.

Answer 6

How dumb are you???? Did you not answer your own question? I was married to a smoker for many years. The walls in the house were yellow and dripping with nicotine. He is dead now of smoking related illness (massive heart attacks, congestive heart failure, ignorance, stupidity). I am healthy and so far, no cancer, but experts say second hand smoke is MORE deadly because we don't have the advantage of the 'filter'! If he doesn't quit for you, then you decide. People have the right to smoke, but not in my breathing space.

Answer 7

About as bad as your neighbors car exhaust. Second hand smoke has never been proven to cause injury! In fact sines people stopped smoking, other lung problems is up about 400 percent. Man in a world hat puts put 400,000 tons of crap in the air, you blames smokers!

Answer 8

Second Hand Smoke isn't bad at all. They just try to tell you that so you won't smoke, and try to make it where smokers cant smoke no more. If your boyfriend won't give up smoking for u, then he isn't worth it. Ask him and see what he says.

Answer 9

Second hand smoke is deadly. It kills. It is carbon monoxide. The same stuff that comes out of a car's tail pipe. You do the math.'

Answer 10

Think about it this way, the 2nd hand smoke is unfiltered and filtered smoke is bad enough.