What are possible consequences of breathing secondhand smoke?
• Lung cancer • Heart disease and stroke • Dental cavities • Ear and throat infections • Eye irritation • Headache • Bronchitis and pneumonia • Colds and flu • Coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath • Asthma In pregnant women, secondhand smoke increases the risk of premature labor and low birthweight. For babies, the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is greater.