The Effects of Second Hand Smoke

Second Hand Smoke is Deadly and Irritating

By A. Hermitt, published Sep 01, 2006
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According to the EPA (Environment Protection Agency), “secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the smoke exhaled by smokers. Secondhand smoke contains more that 4,000 substances, several of which are known to cause cancer in humans or animals.” The EPA has concluded that “exposure to secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths per year in nonsmokers. “ 

Many smokers have little regard for the discomfort of non smokers 

Still, smokers become annoyed and even outraged when a non-smoker asks them to abstain in their presence or move. Parents still smoke in the presence of children (which are known to cause childhood asthma. Co-workers smoke in the doorways of businesses so that everyone who walks through is inundated with smoke. Where it is allowed, people smoke in restaurants even though non-smokers can taste the smoke when attempting to put food in their mouths. 

Instetaneous affects of second hand smoke

Last night I was in a smoking environment for 3 hours. Since I chose to be in that environment on my own accord, I did my best to ignore the smoke but moved away from direct contact with it whenever possible. I left there a full 14 hours ago. I woke up this morning noticing the following effects of the second hand smoke, some of which I am still experiencing: 

~My hair reeks of the horrible smoke smell even though I washed it before going to bed.
~My bathroom has the same horrible smell, as I left smoke filled clothes in the hamper.
~My eyes are red and my lids are swollen. They are gravelly as well.
~My throat still burns and I am terribly thirsty.
~I woke up with a mild but persistent headache. It still hurts.

Smokers are desensitized to immediate affects of second hand smoke.

The Effects of Second Hand Smoke

Inhaling second hand smoke while trying to eat is like eating from an ashtray

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Takeaways
  • Second hand smokes makes breathing difficult for non smokers
  • Second hand smoke causes itchy burning eyes
  • Smokers are desensitized to immediate affects of second hand smoke.
Did You Know?
Second hand smoke is a known cause of sudden infant death syndrome
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I am sorry Becky and Nathan - quits?

Posted on 06/13/2008 at 8:06:03 AM

 
TO ALL THE SMOKY JOES OUT THERE - YOU NEED TO STOP SMOKING - HAVE YOU GOT A DEATH WISH?!

Posted on 06/13/2008 at 8:06:24 AM

 
Charlotte Lee is a classy person who isnt obsessed with the male genitals and it is the se people who write this that are and she feels sorry for them their names are Becky and Nathan and their favorite pastimes are shouting "WARRTY" AND "CUM IN MY FACE!" THEY ARE GAY

Posted on 06/13/2008 at 8:06:16 AM

 
Nathan golden is an avid smoker who needs to receive attention.

Posted on 04/03/2008 at 12:04:05 PM

 
thanks for this site..really healped me out:D

Posted on 09/11/2006 at 8:09:00 PM

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