Interesting Tidbit for Us Nonsmokers

I recently learned from Dr. Oz that one hour in the presence of second-hand smoke is equal to smoking four cigarettes yourself. Yuck.
Toxins lead to lung and heart disease. Cigarette smoke itself is a toxin. It also kills the cilia in the airways, which would normally keep toxins out. With those cilia gone even more toxins are allowed to enter the airways.
In addition to lung and heart disease, even a nonsmoker in the frequent presence of second-hand smoke could eventually develop asthma, a nasty cough, or shortness of breath from activities as simple as climbing a flight of stairs. These undesirable effects will happen later in life if not sooner. You can be 70 and still enjoying life.....OR you can be 70 and practically stuck to your assisted-living chair because you don't even have the vitality to carry out everyday activities anymore.
Take home message? Demand respect for yourself and your children by insisting that those around you hold their smoke for later. If they refuse, leave!