Smoke Exposure

With all the media attention to second hand smoke these days, many people are not aware of third hand smoke.  This is tobacco smoke that comes in on your clothing, skin and in furnature.  Recent studies show that risks of lung disease, cancer and death are as high from third hand smoke exposure as from second hand smoke exposure. 

So, even if you only smoke outside your children are being exposed and placed at risk.  I stongly encourage all smokers to see their physician for help with smoking cesation.

Kevin M. Windisch MD, FAAP
Sparks Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
(775) 359-7111
975 Roberta Lane, suite 101 B, Sparks, NV 89431
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