-- Posted by phanie 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. -- Posted by UltimaTaz 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. -- Posted by imSOFAKINGrad at 7:25 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 ya, its even higher than his, and he smokes lol -- Posted by MixedDelight 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. -- Posted by Rebecca li 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. -- Posted by Clara Bell 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. -- Posted by Go Steph Go 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. -- Posted by m8ggi3 at 7:26 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 yes. its possible. -- Posted by PrincesSita at 7:27 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Theres a higher risk -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin 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 -- Posted by return2me at 7:28 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 very small chance. you can get lung cancer without ever getting secondhand smoke, too though. -- Posted by switchfoot52 at 7:29 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 its possible. but i dont think its too likely -- Posted by goth101 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? -- Posted by SIim Shady at 7:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes, there is a pretty good chance. -- Posted by Broken Doll 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 -- Posted by Love Today at 7:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2008 Yes