One time, theyreceived a letterfrom a woman expecting her first baby.

She shared her excitement about the upcoming arrival but expressed concern about navigating a delicate situation with her mother-in-law.

Thirdhand smoke builds up on surfaces over time.

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It also settles as dust-like particles on hard surfaces like walls, floors, and in vehicles.

Thirdhand smoke can remain for many months, even after smoking has stopped.

Ebbert highlighted that thirdhand smoke poses a potential health hazard to nonsmokers especially children.

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Substances in thirdhand smoke are known to be hazardous to health.

Traditional household cleaning usually cannot effectively remove it.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that we prevent exposure of any tobacco smoke to all children, shenoted.

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Preventing exposure means not allowing anyone to smoke in your home or your car.

Oftentimes, people feel that smoking is safe if they change their clothing or smoke outside.

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