Ohio may ban smoking in cars - Marietta Times

Ohio may ban smoking in cars Marietta Times Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and more severe asthma. Being exposed to secondhand smoke slows the growth of children's lungs and can cause them ... and more »

COPD breathing relief from a pill? - abc7.com

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COPD breathing relief from a pill? abc7.com LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve-million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Millions more may have COPD and not realize it. and more »

NKY looks to further limit smoking - Cincinnati.com

NKY looks to further limit smoking Cincinnati.com Officials are targeting smoking in Covington because they say tobacco use can be especially prevalent in low-income urban areas. Nationwide, second-hand smoke causes an estimated 150000-300000 new cases of pneumonia and bronchitis per year among ...

CDC study: 1 in 5 kids are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars - DigitalJournal.com

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CDC study: 1 in 5 kids are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars DigitalJournal.com For example, a CDC factsheet on passive smoking (The Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke) outlines some of the dangers that are specific to this target age-group. These include an increased risk of ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma attacks ... and more »

ROBERT McLETCHIE, right - Glasgow Evening Times

ROBERT McLETCHIE, right Glasgow Evening Times The term COPD is used for conditions that include chronic bronchitis, which causes a severe cough, as well as emphysema, which has symptoms including breathlessness, and it can strike in someone as young as 40. Health experts believe there are a lot ...