Question 1

how dangerous is second hand smoke for the baby?

Accepted Answer

Very: Second hand smoke increases the risk of sudden infant death, asthma and many other diseases.

Question 2

thc second hand smoke harm babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Second hand smoke can harm anyone's health, and children and infants are particularly sensitive to the effects of second hand smoke (development of asthma, prone to respiratory viruses, etc.).

Question 3

will second hand smoke affect my baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, smoke is a very potent irritant and any form of exposure will affect an infant. The infant will have exposure from smoke on clothing, hair, skin especially if the smoker is the care taker. This will predispose your infant to a variety of health issues including frequent upper respiratory problems, increase risk for asthma and progressive lung problems.

Question 4

can babys test positive from second hand smoke?

Accepted Answer

yes: There is a measure in the blood, urine and saliva to test for smoke exposure including second hand smoke.  Cotinine, the breakdown product of nicotine is used as the "marker" for exposure to tobacco smoke.

Question 5

is second hand smoke dangerous to children outside?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Second hand smoke (regardless of location) has been proven to be a risk factor for lung cancer and other lung diseases. When parents smoke, their exposed children are also at risk for asthma and respiratory infections, including otitis media (ear infections). While smoking outdoors may decrease exposure, no amount of exposure should be considered safe.

Question 6

is second-hand smoke more dangerous than normal smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Second -hand smoke is not as dangerous although there is some feeling that it may get deeper into your lung by being more soluble (in the water vapor present in the air).  I am not aware of any study confirming the latter however.

Question 7

is second hand smoke really all that dangerous and unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!: Secondhand smoke causes about 3400 deaths from lung cancer & up to 69, 000 deaths from heart disease each year, causes ear & respiratory infections & asthma. It contains hundreds of chemicals that are toxic/carcinogenic. Even a brief exposure can trigger a heart attack. Of course the more one is exposed the greater the hazard. And with secondhand smoke so bad, think how incredibly toxic smoking is.

Question 8

what can i do to protect my baby from second-hand smoke in our house?

Accepted Answer

Do not allow it: Do not allow any second hand smoke in the house.

Question 9

how can i protect my baby from second-hand smoke if someone at home is a smoker?

Accepted Answer

Quit or go outside: The best way to avoid smoke is not to have it around at all.  Talk to the family member who is smoking and encourage them to quit.  However, in the meantime to protect yourself and your baby by asking the person to always smoke outside and change their clothes before coming inside and coming in contact with your baby.

Question 10

since second hand smoke is dangerous to non smokers , but is second hand smoke dangerous to smokers themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cigarette smoke carries lots of carcinogens and is toxic to smokers and non smokers alike, regardless of who "owns" it. Don't smoke and stay away from places where people do.

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