Published 15:41 IST, November 6th 2019
Passive smoking and its harmful effects on young kids
smoking has a lot of disadvantages, but passive smoking causes more problems than you think. Not just adults but also children. Read here to know the effects.
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Passive smoking is breathing-in the smoke of tobacco when someone else is smoking in your vicinity. Second-hand smoke poses a serious health risk to both smokers and non-smoking individuals. In general, children are at risk of severe health effects from second-hand smoke. Even if you don't smoke, it may also be dangerous to breathe in someone else's smoke. Secondhand smoke can be particularly harmful to the wellbeing of your children because their lungs are still growing. When you smoke or when children are exposed to second-hand, they may be in greater danger than you know.
How does passive smoking affect kids
According to Betterhealth, kids are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Some of the many health risks include sudden unexpected death of infants, sudden syndrome of infant death and fatal accidents of sleep. A baby who has been raised for the first 18 months of his or her life in a smoking household has an increased risk of developing a number of respiratory diseases including bronchitis, bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
They also have a greater chance of getting colds, coughs, and ear glue. Moreover, according to Betterhealth, a child exposed to second-hand smoke at home is more likely to develop symptoms of asthma, have more asthma attacks, and use asthma medications more often and for longer periods.
Children of school age are more likely to have symptoms like cough, phlegm, wheeze, or breathlessness. Children of people who smoke are at increased risk of meningococcal disease, which can sometimes lead to death or injury. All age people, face problems from smoking and passive smoking. To stop these issues, it is better to quit smoking. If in case, you smoke, it is always better to stay far away from kids while smoking.
Disclaimer: The content provided above is for information purpose. This is no way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Updated 19:10 IST, November 6th 2019