How can second hand smoke effect children?

Increased Illness: The effect of second hand smoke on children is well documented.It has proportionally greater effect on the younger children where it can double or triple the risk of respiratory disease.(ear, sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia)the effect is seen even at low smoke levels such that a chronic smoker would not be able to smell the smoke.Problems skyrocket if they smoke with kids present.

Avoidance: This depends on the individual and how much total exposure he has had. Pregnant women who smoke tend to have babies with lower birth weight. The younger the person , the higher the risk for permanent damages to the lungs. There is also some studies showing that children exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop asthma. There is not a good thing that tobacco smoke can give you.