A new study shows that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke have a higher chance of having emphysema as adults. Gina S. Lovasi, PhD, states that, “Structural and quantitative indices of emphysema differed significantly on CT lung scans of adults with a childhood history of secondhand smoke exposure compared with those with a negative exposure history.”
The study shows that children who are exposed to tobacco smoke may never recover completely. According to MedPage Today, “the findings add to existing evidence of detrimental effects of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.”
If you are suffering from emphysema, find a doctor near you who can help.
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