Thirdhand Smoke: Toxic Airborne Pollutants Linger Long After the Smoke Clears

Post date: Nov 3, 2014 6:14:37 PM

Berkeley Lab researchers assess health impacts of inhalable constituents of thirdhand tobacco smoke.

Ever walked into a hotel room and smelled old cigarette smoke? While the last smoker may have left the room hours or even days ago, the lingering odors-resulting from noxious residue that clings to walls, carpets, furniture, or dust particles-are thanks to thirdhand smoke.

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