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Consequences of Smoking For Your Baby

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Babies and young children who grow up in a smoky environment, in fact, begin at a young age smoking. This can affect their health, both short and long term. Tobacco smoke inhalation is being very harmful. This applies to young children much more than adults because their airways are finely constructed and therefore more damaged.

What exactly happens if your baby still receives tobacco smoke? Below are the harmful effects of smoke air:

* Increased risk of otitis
The probability of middle ear infection increases if your child regularly resides in a smoky environment. Research shows that 15% of cases of otitis media in children from one to seven years is caused by their parents smoke. Read the rest of this entry »