Kids with asthma that are exposed to secondhand smoke have twice as many hospitalizations

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 09:01 in Health & Medicine

The risk for hospitalization doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study. The study strengthens the association that previous studies have shown which links secondhand smoke exposure with increased asthma prevalence, poorer asthma control and increased symptoms.

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