fierced02

I've been staying with a friend for the last month, and unfortunatly this friend smokes (cigarettes), sometimes excessively, to the point where it's difficult to fall asleep at night. Well, I can't tell her to quit since it's her house and I'm her guest, but I am concerned for my health, especially since I tend to perform alot of cardio daily. I avoid the smoke by always keeping the room where I stay closed, but the smoke still manages to sneak in.

I'm very sensitive to the smoke, as I've never smoked and have never lived in an environment with smoke. Since I'm concerned with my lungs and my health, I was wondering if these past few weeks of exposure will have any long term effects on me?

Perhaps I sound a tad concerned, and I am, since I don't want my body to lose it's edge, especially since I consider my health of such importance. (I take two-three hour jogs every day!)

So...all help would be appreciated. Thanks!

hannukah harry

nah... you've got nuthin' to worry about. a month of second hand smoke won't have any bad/long lasting effects, but you should get out of there as soon as possible.

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Bobaphat

I agree. How long do you plan on staying there? If you plan on staying for an extended period of time, (like years) then maybe you should be concerned, but if its only temporary, don't worry about it.

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miko

My dad smoked growing up. I would open up my locker at school and kids thought i smoked.

Don't worry about it. Second hand smoke is bad, but i think the media has way over hyped it. You will be fine.

almostaugust

Yeah, i think you will be fine, especially if you are doing cardio stuff daily.

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bookerV

The exposure is way too short to have any lasting effects. There is no need to be worried. Other than smelling like smoke for a while you will be just fine.

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fierced02

It shouldn't be much longer, I expect to leave within a week or two. Thanks for all the advice! The odour is definatly one of the more bothersome aspects of my stay, but it won't too long now.