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Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand Smoke

Smoke and fumes from burning tobacco goods, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, or pipes, are referred to as secondhand smoke (SHS). 

When someone breathes in smoke that has been exhaled by a smoker or from the burning of tobacco goods, they are exposed to secondhand smoke.

No amount of secondhand smoke exposure is safe. There are chances of fatal health risks even with a small amount of SHS. 

The only method to completely protect non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke is to outlaw smoking.

Why is Passive Smoking Harmful?

Numerous hazardous compounds can be found in commercial tobacco smoke. Smoke from commercial tobacco contains more than 7,000 compounds. The list contains about 70 carcinogens and hundreds of toxic substances. Some of the toxins and chemicals found in industrial tobacco smoke include the following:

Toxins and chemicals in smoke from industrial tobacco include Benzene, Toluene, Butane, Cadmium, Ammonia, and Hydrogen Cyanide.

There is no recommended upper limit for being exposed to secondhand smoke. Even little amounts can have negative health effects. Those who have never smoked can develop lung cancer, ischemic heart disease, and stroke through secondhand smoke. Young children and newborns are especially affected by the health issues brought on by secondhand smoke. Since their bodies are still developing kids and newborns face more hazards. Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke run the risk of developing SIDS, inner ear abnormalities, more severe and frequent asthma attacks, respiratory diseases, and delayed lung development.

Where Does Indirect Smoke Exposure Occur Most Frequently?

Most people either experience secondhand smoke at their place of employment or at home. Public places like bars, cafes, and casinos may also contain secondhand smoke. Living in multi-unit buildings, such as apartment buildings with many residences adjacent to one another, greatly increases the likelihood of being exposed to secondhand smoke. Passive smoking can still reach home even if no one is smoking inside because of air conditioning systems, stairwells, and corridors from other flats.

What is the Most Effective Method for Shielding People from Passive Smoking?

The only way to completely keep people safe from being exposed to secondhand smoke is to prohibit smoking. It is possible to avoid the harm that secondhand smoke causes. The only method to properly protect nonsmokers from breathing in secondhand smoke is through comprehensive smoke-free legislation and policies that forbid smoking in all indoor settings. Complete smoke-free legislation and regulations can also aid in both the cessation of smoking among current smokers and the prevention of smoking in young people. To guarantee that everyone has an equal opportunity to breathe smoke-free air and be as fit as possible, these rules and policies must be administered fairly.

A Summary of Indoor Air Cleaning

Indoor air is defined by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) as the air inside a structure that has been occupied for at least an hour by persons in various health conditions. This can apply to places like offices, classrooms, transportation hubs, retail establishments, hospitals, and homes.

Initial Tests

Before starting any job, our team performs a quality test to guarantee your family or colleagues, depending on the situation, the quality of the indoor air environment. In order to identify the problems which must be resolved, we use this to determine the allergens that are present in the particular region. We conduct tests on allergens, gas concentrations, ventilation, and humidity before implementing the proper cleaning to provide you with the healthy air you deserve.

Service Estimate in Advance

We really believe in being totally open and honest with our valued clients. You will receive a quote for the anticipated expense of our service. Once we have determined the type and scope of the cleanup needed you will be notified of the quote. You can trust that there won’t be any unexpected fees. We would be pleased to answer all of your questions and dispel any doubts.

Services for Effective Cleaning

We employ cutting-edge, cutting-edge technology to purify the interior air after determining the causes of any indoor air quality difficulties. For this, we make use of ventilation and filtration equipment, air purifiers, and air cleaners. Your indoor air will be safe, purified, and clean with the help of a special plan made by our experts.

Do you frequently come into contact with secondhand smoke?

Do you believe the air within your residence to be of bad quality? Would you like the issue to be fixed right away?

Contact ECOS right away at 888-507-3260!

In hopes of making your life healthier, simpler, and better, we at ECOS are dedicated to offering trustworthy services.

 

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