General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Second-hand smoke means breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke involuntarily. Children whose parents smoke are especially exposed, even though they do not smoke themselves.
This exposure increases children’s risk of asthma, ear infections and respiratory infections. Breathing a little smoke does not make the situation risk-free.
At home, agree that nobody smokes indoors. Smoking at a window or on the doorstep does not follow this precaution against exposing others.
Plan smoke-free journeys too. Discuss the rule with the adults who travel with your child so that they can apply it consistently together.
Check the habits of relatives who look after your child. Explain the rule before visits and agree on an outdoor place away from children.
If you would like to stop smoking, ask a healthcare professional for support. You can already take action by keeping these spaces free from smoke.
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