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Is it possible for baby to get lung cancer from second hand smoke?
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Possible: Second hand smoke is a known risk factor in lung cancer development. Your baby, if exposed, definitely is at a higher risk of lung cancer development but it is hard to tell whether he or she will develop it and, if so, when. It also depends on the genetic make up of the person.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: There are no studies to show that, although there many cases of lung cancer in non- smokers. Exposure to second hand smoking increase the risk of asthma, allergies, ear infections and many other problems.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not your baby,: Who will have increase in asthma, pneumonia and respiratory illness, buth the child that grow up to be an adult might. By this i mean that the exposure may initiate the damage that takes many, many years to manifest. Do not expose your child or any one else to tobacco smoke.
Answered 2/9/2013
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