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| No smoke is good smoke when it comes to children. |
According to pediatricians, even after a cigarette is extinguished and the secondhand smoke has disappeared, smoke chemicals and particles linger on surfaces, materials, clothing and hair.
This “thirdhand” smoke poses a significant risk to children and pets.
Recently released information from the Philip Morris Company presented clear evidence that a highly toxic and cancer-causing substance known as 4-(methylnitrosamino)-I-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) is present for hours after a cigarette has been smoked.
The chemicals and particles remain in the air as well as on surfaces and in household dust, where they can be inhaled or ingested by infants and young children.
A recent study revealed that 18 percent of children (32 million children) are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. When children were tested for cotinine, a by-product of nicotine exposure from secondhand or thirdhand smoke exposure, more than half (54%) of children had detectable levels.
Health effects of secondhand and thirdhand smoke exposure
Tobacco smoke can be extremely detrimental to children’s health. Secondhand smoke exposure has been linked to
- Asthma
- Sudden infant death syndrome
- Dental cavities
- Ear, sinus and lung infections
- Developmental delays
- Sleep problems
- Poor school performance
- Higher risk of becoming a smoker, too
Most parents know that their smoking is harmful to their children, but it can be very difficult to quit. Experts recommend taking advantage of all the help there is, including talking to your doctors, leaning on supportive family members, quit lines and more.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Air purifiers for tobacco smoke toxins
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| The 5000 DS air purifier can handle tobacco smoke odors, chemicals and particles. |
Lingering odors, particles and chemicals from tobacco smoke is not only dangerous for children, it can also be a major irritant to the home’s occupants and visitors.
Opening windows to increase ventilation is a good step toward better air quality, but commonly used gimmicks such as incense and air freshening products only add to the toxic chemical load in the air.
A sure-fire way to remove harmful chemicals, particles and odors from the ambient is with the help of an AllerAir air purifier that is specifically designed for tobacco smoke.
The 5000 DS and similar air purifiers feature a deep-bed activated carbon filter for chemicals, odors and fumes, a HEPA filter for fine particles and a tar-trapping pre-filter to prevent clogging. Other features and options are available.
Contact AllerAir for more information.
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