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Second hand smoke heart disease

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2006603 tn?1331329327 There are many risks with second hand smoke exposure even for ppl who are not pregnant. Second hand smoke can cause under developed lungs, increase the chance of sids, low birth weight, baby can develop asthma and a bunch of other things too. Its good your fiance doesn't smoke in the house or around you but he should get into the habbit of not smoking in the car either. The nicotine can settle into the fabrics which is the same as smoking a cigarette while being in the room with the baby.
Avatar f tn Look if you're that worried about your baby then seriously just stop going over there. Think about it if you will. You either be alone or go to your grandma's where you will inhale second hand smoke which is way worse than smoking itself. It's terrible that your gma is like that but if she is indeed like that then just stop going over there. She obviously doesn't care to stop so just stay home and try to stay occupied. Your babies health is of the utmost importance.
Avatar f tn he want smoke around me. So just look up the facts on second hand smoking then present your facts to your family & let them know your concerns regarding your unborn child.
Avatar f tn No. You can't get high from second hand weed smoke unless someone literally sits there and continuously blows smoke right in your face for countless hours....
Avatar n tn t tell they were until this lady literally exhaled the smoke almost in my face as she walked by and I definitely inhaled some second hand smoke -- it was that strong. I literally had to get off the phone and ask them were they serious. I just got a new job and will be expected to take a drug test next week. I normally wouldn't think much of that episode, but am somewhat concerned because I definitely inhaled some of the second hand smoke as they walked by.
Avatar f tn Now that a lot more is known about second-hand smoke, I'm really curious if when I got married to a smoker if that didn't bring on my allergies. Within 1.5 years of being married and living with a smoker, I all of sudden developed severe allergies where I was waking up every 30 minutes because my nose was completely closed up. I became allergic to the world, there's no place I can move to alleviate it.
Avatar f tn I am not a doctor, but I think that it's absolutely terrible if you've gotten COPD from second hand smoke. I really hope that the "second hand" smoker that's been exposing you WILL now have the incentive to quit. I would personally, feel horrible if my smoking caused someone to get copd!!
1117137 tn?1345227905 i hear you on the second hand smoke, and i used to be a smoker too, i quit the day i found out i was pregnant - and it wasn't hard cuz i had noticed a week before we found out they weren't doing anything for me- and actually making me turn "green" But my husband still smokes... and i can't stand it!!
Avatar m tn If the angioplasty was successful your doctor will tell you to resume your normal eating habits and activities. obviously a heart health diet is recommended as well as appropriate exercise.
Avatar f tn its jus smoking & second hand smoke you jus gotta worry about. more of second hand smoke tho.
1580703 tn?1651904887 I too have developed asthma at 57 years of age, or maybe earlier and didn't know it. I too like you thought it may have been from second hand smoke, but I don't think you can get this from second hand smoke after researching the subject. COPD on the other hand is associated with smoking. My condition on the other hand may be due to a hiatal hernia or either allergens, which I plan on getting checked out soon.
Avatar n tn I have never smoked, cannot be around 2nd or 3rd hand smoke due to a heart ailment that makes my heart ACT like it has a mouth around the exhaust of a car....or a cigarette. Advice: quit smoking.There are plenty of excellent assist aids and programs to help you.Good luck. Joan.
Avatar n tn Ive tried explaining to him that second hand smoke can be just as harmful but he doesnt wanna believe me. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get it in his head that its important that he stops? Has anyone been thru a similar situation? How bad is second hand pot smoke?
Avatar f tn My partner still smokes and I get his second hand smoke I tell him not to but he says its hard lol I'm early on in pregnancy like 14 weeks and find it kinda disrespectful at times so I can totally understand where you are coming from hun
Avatar n tn It is also a major cause of disability. There are many different forms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself. This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It's the major reason people have heart attacks.
Avatar f tn Thank you very much . I have never smoked , although have suffered second hand smoke ; and have under-gone quite a few tests and work-ups .No heart trouble ; carotids are fine . Could birth control pills I stopped over 22 years ago be a factor after the fact ?
Avatar n tn Am a 64 yr old white female with heart disease in family (Don't smoke, don't drink, bu am overweight, do not have diabetis). One month ago had an MI. Two arteries blocked, one 90% which was stented, one 70% which was not. Was told 70% could be controled with rx's On plavax, baby asperin, Diovan and Metpropolol ex. Feel no particular pain at this point, but also feel I am walking around with a time bomb. Artery in question is very small located on the back of my heart.
Avatar m tn Every member of my family either has heart disease or has died of heart disease (no cancer). Is there something more I should be doing to prevent a stroke or heart attack in the future? Are there supplements that I should be using that could minimize my chances later in life? Any information would be greatly appreciated!
1017020 tn?1251253324 But smoking is a huge culprit of developing COPD. Do as suggested. Do not smoke. And avoid second hand smoke and smoky environments. I do believe occupation can play a huge role in developing COPD as well. I worked around vats of hot glue, silicone, fiberglass, solder and worked in dusty warehouses. Of course, I was told that none of these things would harm me by employers. And possibly as posted, certain meds could cause COPD as well.
Avatar m tn It is also thought to occur by the same mechanisms as coronary artery disease of the big vessels of the heart. Therefore, it would be fairly uncommon for a young person such as yourself to have microvascular disease, unless you have some family history of early heart disease (which you don't). That being said, I don't think it's unreasonable to discuss it with your cardiologist. If they are finding abnormalities on your stress tests, it may be worth looking into.