Blowing smoke away from children, going into another room to smoke, or opening a window may help reduce children's exposure, but will not protect them from the dangers of secondhand smoke. The greatest benefit of a smokefree home is that you will remove from your home all the health risks associated with secondhand tobacco smoke. Your food will taste better. You'll spend less time, energy, and money cleaning your curtains, walls, windows, and mirrors. Even your pets will be healthier.
Secondhand smoke increases the risk of lung cancer in dogs.
If you smoke, quit. If others in your household smoke, ask them to quit. If they can't or won't quit, ask them to smoke outside the house. If you are a smoker and visit friends or other family members, don't endanger their health by lighting up. When eating in a restaurant, always ask to be seated in the No Smoking section.