On World No Tobacco Day, a pulmonologist delves into how passive smoking affects us, prevention strategies, and its impact on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31st, raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and its impact on health. This includes the often overlooked threat of secondhand smoke, also known as passive smoking. Inhaling this invisible cloud of chemicals from someone else's cigarette can significantly increase your risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious lung condition. “Passive smoking is a significant risk factor for the development and progression of COPD, exerting harmful effects on the respiratory system through inflammation, airway obstruction, and oxidative stress.
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