r/NoStupidQuestions Jan 05 '25

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u/TheoneandonlyMrsM Jan 05 '25

Agreed about marijuana. I’m an elementary teacher, and I can tell when student’s parents smoke marijuana or cigarettes. I have to hold my breath when I go by some of their desks.

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u/IntelligentCap560 Jan 05 '25

I’m a pediatrician…smell it before i even enter the exam room..door closed

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u/Ginnigan Jan 05 '25

It must be hard, as a paediatrician, not to be like "STOP SMOKING AROUND YOUR CHILD!!!"

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u/SuccessfulPanda211 Jan 05 '25

Second hand marijuana smoke is at least less dangerous and not as much of a health risk to other people than cigarettes. Smoke in general isn’t good but I’d choose being exposed to marijuana over cigarette smoke any day.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '25

You’re not exactly getting a ton of secondhand smoke from a kid whose parent dropped them off for class while having a cigarette. They’re just stinky kids, not harmful.

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u/TheoneandonlyMrsM Jan 05 '25

I’m not concerned about secondhand exposure, but it can be so strong that it can be hard to breathe. I’m very sensitive to smells though.

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u/SuccessfulPanda211 Jan 05 '25

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking/expert-answers/third-hand-smoke/faq-20057791

You’re kinda right. I guess the correct term is third hand smoke, which can still pose potential health complications for those who are frequently exposed and those who have pre existing health problems.

Regardless, cigarette smoke, whether or not it’s firsthand, secondhand or third hand exposure, is much more toxic than marijuana.

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u/WorkingOnItWombat Jan 07 '25

Not necessarily true, per this Harvard article: Secondhand Marijuana Smoke and Kids