5 ways to avoid secondhand smoke

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Want to avoid secondhand smoke? Try these tips: 1. Don't allow smoking in your home. 2. Don't allow smoking in your vehicle. 3. Insist that smoking restrictions be enforced at work. 4. Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones. 5. Patronize businesses with no-smoking policies.

Feb. 08, 2018 See more In-depth

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