Shisha use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning after just an hour
Smoking a waterpipe for as little as an hour can trigger acute carbon monoxide poisoning, with symptoms including fainting, severe headaches and dizziness. A danger that extends to bystanders and café workers as well as those using the pipes.
Extractor fans and air purifiers tied to better asthma control
Simple household factors, from smoking indoors to lacking an extractor fan, are strongly linked to worse asthma symptoms in adults, according to a new study from Texas A&M University.