Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Is there a risk of getting lung cancer for a second hand smoker? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post phanie Posted at 7:24 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 My dad has smoked around me all my life and now the smoking is taking effect. I've been having trouble breath and i get out of breath really easy. What should i do the doctor that i would always go to, won't take me because i'm "above the age limit" (I'm 18) I went to the community clinic and they said that they're not taking any "new" clients for the next 2 months. Those Asswipes. What to do??? Help.

Replies Love Today Posted at 7:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes Broken Doll Posted at 7:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 i know what your feeling i have been around my parents' smoking ever since i was born now that i am a a teenager... i have asthma and trouble breathing i frenquently have respitory illnesses and stuff like that i feel your pain SIim Shady Posted at 7:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes, there is a pretty good chance. goth101 Posted at 7:29 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 have you tryed to see if thers another like free clinic around theyed have to take you, wouldent they? switchfoot52 Posted at 7:29 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 its possible. but i dont think its too likely return2me Posted at 7:28 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 very small chance. you can get lung cancer without ever getting secondhand smoke, too though. MushroomSatsujin Posted at 7:28 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 lol I dont buy that shit that its just as likely or moreso than the smoker themselves. You dont inhale as many chemicals and it takes first hand smokers years to develop cancer so I think you're safe PrincesSita Posted at 7:27 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Theres a higher risk m8ggi3 Posted at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 yes. its possible. Go Steph Go Posted at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 I know there is a definite risk but I'm not sure the stats or anything.  Maybe try looking for a new doctor.  In our insurance book they have a list of doctors who will take our insurance and they accept a wide variety. Clara Bell Posted at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Quote: from UltimaTaz at 10:25 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 It is, but I don't think it's as high. Lol, I actually try to be around people who smoke. I like the scent. Secondhand smoke is just as deadly as firsthand. Rebecca li Posted at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes, you have more of a risk of getting cancer from second hand smoke then the smoker does. Cause the smoker has the filter, but second hand smoke is all the chemicals without a filter. MixedDelight Posted at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Don't you watch the commercials? You're at a higher risk at getting cancer 2nd hand then being the actual smoker. imSOFAKINGrad Posted at 7:25 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 ya, its even higher than his, and he smokes lol UltimaTaz Posted at 7:25 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 It is, but I don't think it's as high. Lol, I actually try to be around people who smoke. I like the scent. Most recent 15 of 15 previous replies displayed.