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How do I eliminate third-hand smoke from my home?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)
Smoking away from loved ones is not enough to protect their health because of the possibility of third-hand smoke (you'd have to strip all your clothes off, wash them immediately, and scrub yourself down in the shower after every smoke break). To really protect your family, you need to stop smoking entirely, so that you and your family can begin living a healthier life right now.

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