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    Jun 11, 2011, 04:26 AM
    Inhailing second hand smoke
    How can secondhand somke affect babies who inhale it
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    Jun 11, 2011, 04:39 AM

    Second hand smoke is just as damaging, maybe more so, then smoking a cigarette and taking in nicotine and all of the other toxins assocated with tobacco.

    Second hand smoke can effect babies just as much as adults. Causing numerous cancers, along with lung cancer.

    Young children should not be exposed to cigarette smoke.

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    Jun 11, 2011, 04:39 AM

    Hi Beccamesa,

    Secondhand smoke contains hundreds of chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic ammonia and hydrogen cyanide.

    Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, severe asthma, headaches, sore throats, dizziness, nausea, lack of energy, and fussiness. The younger the child, the greater the risk is.

    Click on these links for information:

    Second hand smoke exposure and your baby - iVillage

    How Secondhand Smoke Injures Babies' Lungs

    Oh baby! We Want to Keep You Safe From Secondhand Smoke

    Mark
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