Early exposure to cigarette smoke leads to greater risk for respiratory disease

Monday, October 15, 2012 - 14:30 in Health & Medicine

New research reveals cigarette smoke adversely affects the developing human airway, especially in prematurity. Fetuses and premature babies exposed to cigarette smoke are at greater risk for developing childhood respiratory diseases, such as asthma.

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