What are the health effects of passive smoking?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 22 years old, and my height is 5.6 feet. Actually, I am afraid of the high sensitivity of my nose. My head hurts, my eyes become red, I have difficulty in breathing, and I have pain in the chest.

All these problems I get because of only cigarette smoke. I have a problem if anyone smokes at a distance of 16 to 33 feet. Could you please offer me some good advice? I have had this problem for five years.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Do not neglect this condition. Smoking can lead to hazardous effects on the respiratory and cardiac systems, such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, ischemic heart disease, etc. So the following work-up has to be done:

Auscultation for respiratory sound and cardiac heartbeat.
Physical examination.
EKG (electrocardiography).
Chest X-ray.
CBC (complete blood count).
Spirometry, if needed.

According to the cause, specific management is advisable. Consult a nearby pulmonologist for examination and further management.

You can follow up with reports for further discussion.

Take care.