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Second hand smoke exposurs

2023-10-02 08:25:11
Hi, my wife is pregnant and has been exposed to second hand smoke from opposite seat while travelling for some time(10min). Is this risky causing some defect in the child?
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Answered2023-10-02 10:29:47

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It's unpredictable as of very short period of exposure and degree of smoke
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Answered2023-10-02 10:14:22

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Single exposure is not risky .

Answered2023-10-02 10:49:33

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Passive smoking can definitely pose a risk But a single exposure may not be detrimental

Answered2023-10-02 09:26:21

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