In addition to exposure to nicotine and tobacco byproducts in the breast milk, there is well-defined literature regarding the risks children incur as a result of passive, or secondhand, exposure to smoke, including increased susceptibility to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), development and/or exacerbation of allergic diseases, such as asthma, and more recurrent and chronic respiratory illnesses
And those figures had been trending upwards over the last five or six years, Ivanov noted
They are a relatively new product to the market (within the last 10 years in the United States) and have been the subject of numerous discussions, lawsuits, and political arguments (heres a detailed history, if youre interested)
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It can irritate the lungs, trigger asthma attacks, and may lead to a condition called "popcorn lung." Vaping can increase heart rate and blood pressure, just like cigarettes