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What are the dangers of crack fumes? my 2 yr cousin lives with his parents and they smoke crack while he is in the house. is the baby being affected

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See below: I wouldn't be as concerned about the crack fumes, as i would the fact that his parents do not have the common sense to not smoke around the baby. And that they are using drugs. If you are truly concerned, i would call your local child services and make a report.

Answered 3/15/2016

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

He's smoking it, too: He's a passive smoker of tobacco, crack & whatever else they smoke. Because he's small, his brain & lungs are more affected. Cocaine constricts blood vessels, causing drops in blood flow & oxygen to the fetal brain. Even if he had no "strokes, "he's at risk for developmental & behavioral problems + injury or death from accidents while his parents are high. Call cps; they won't reveal your name.

Answered 6/24/2014

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