Medical Conditions - Second Hand Smoke

The smoke emitted from the burning cigarette and the smoker's airway during smoking is known as second-hand smoke. This smoke consists of various carcinogenic toxic chemicals. Inhalation of this smoke, even in small amounts, tends to cause heart diseases, stroke, problems with blood vessels, lung diseases, and cancer. In infants, it causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In small children, it can cause ear and lung infections. Banning smoking in public places and avoiding smoking within the house can prevent such dreadful diseases in nonsmokers.