Ellie never smoked, but in her midthirties she developed asthma from breathing other people’s smoke. She worked in bars that served LGBT communities and noticed a lot of smokers. Ellie loved her work but had to quit her job to protect her health. In this video from CDC’s _Tips From Former Smokers_ ® ( _Tips_ ® ) campaign, Ellie talks about smoking and how people define their personal identity.
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