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Is It Safe To Inhale Smoke Or Second Hand Smoking With Pneumothoraxes?

Hi I am 20 year old male and I have had two pneumothoraxes in the past 10 weeks in the same lung. I would like to know is it bad for me to inhale smoke when it is around me example , second hand smocking? And if it is bad for me to smoke myself. Please be honest beacuse I know it is a docktors duty to tell you to stop smoking and I just whant a honest opinion
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should avoid all forms of smoking including cigarette, hukka, Marijuana etc.
Also avoid second hand smoking (passive smoking).
You already had pneumothorax twice, so your lungs are already weak and prone for further damage.
Any form of smoke will damage your lungs further.
So if you start smoking or having exposure two second hand smoke then chances of recurrence of pneumothorax, lung infection, bronchitis etc are more.
So for your betterment, as a doctor, I advice you to avoid all forms of smoke.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is It Safe To Inhale Smoke Or Second Hand Smoking With Pneumothoraxes?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should avoid all forms of smoking including cigarette, hukka, Marijuana etc. Also avoid second hand smoking (passive smoking). You already had pneumothorax twice, so your lungs are already weak and prone for further damage. Any form of smoke will damage your lungs further. So if you start smoking or having exposure two second hand smoke then chances of recurrence of pneumothorax, lung infection, bronchitis etc are more. So for your betterment, as a doctor, I advice you to avoid all forms of smoke. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.