World Lung Day: Can you really escape passive smoking?

Dr. L.M. Darlong, Thoracic Oncosurgeon, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), was featured in Hindustan Times on World Lung Day in an article examining the health risks of passive smoking and ways to reduce second-hand smoke exposure. Dr. Darlong highlighted that moving away from cigarette smoke is the most effective way to reduce exposure, while emphasising that measures such as open windows, fans and air-conditioners may reduce smoke concentration but cannot eliminate the associated health risks. He also explained that air purifiers and nasal filters cannot completely protect against second-hand smoke, reinforcing the importance of maintaining smoke-free homes and vehicles

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