Risk of Asthma with secondhand smoke

Exposure to secondhand smoke can be a significant trigger for asthma symptoms, particularly in children. Here are some ways in which asthma and secondhand smoke are related:

• Increased risk of developing asthma: Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly in children.
• Worsening of asthma symptoms: Secondhand smoke can irritate the airways and trigger asthma symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. 
• Increased risk of complications: Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of complications from asthma, such as hospitalizations and respiratory infections.
• Increased severity of asthma: Exposure to secondhand smoke can make asthma symptoms more severe and harder to control, even in people who have well-managed asthma.

If you have asthma, it is important to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke as much as possible. This means avoiding places where people smoke and asking people not to smoke around you or in your home.