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Sarah Jackson, a principal research fellow in the UCL Alcohol and Tobacco Research Group and lead author of the paper, told CNN

Dogs, cats and children not only inhale the harmful substances, pets also lick them off their hands, hair, skin and clothing

When nicotine stimulates those nerves, a few reactions can occur: The diaphragm becomes briefly irritated and spasms Nicotine may stimulate stomach acid production, which can irritate nearby nerves Swallowing increases, sometimes trapping air in the stomach The body responds to the effects of nicotine by activating reflexes tied to breathing Public health groups tied to disease control often point out that nicotine affects several systems at once

The definition was expanded in 2019 in a law pertaining to youth sale and use of vaping products

Secondhand smoke contains many of the same harmful chemicals as directly inhaled smoke, and these chemicals can irritate the respiratory system and interfere with the bodys ability to relax and enter restful sleep stages