You’ve probably heard about the dangers of smoking and breathing in someone
else’s cigarette or “second-hand” smoke. Cigarette ash and other byproducts
of combustion can pose health risks to anyone who comes into contact with
them. Even though researchers have only recently begun to pay attention to
the health effects of third-hand smoke exposure, studies have shown that
residues from cigarette smoke can remain on smoke-exposed clothing for
months or even years, potentially reentering the air and lingering there,
particularly in enclosed spaces.
else’s cigarette or “second-hand” smoke. Cigarette ash and other byproducts
of combustion can pose health risks to anyone who comes into contact with
them. Even though researchers have only recently begun to pay attention to
the health effects of third-hand smoke exposure, studies have shown that
residues from cigarette smoke can remain on smoke-exposed clothing for
months or even years, potentially reentering the air and lingering there,
particularly in enclosed spaces.
