Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home or in the car are more likely to return to the hospital within 12 months of hospitalization for asthma, a new study finds.....

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Cotinine in Children Admitted for Asthma and Readmission

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between tobacco smoke exposure (reported versus biomarker) and rates of readmission for children hospitalized for asthma.....

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How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Asthmatic Children?

Most of the world is well versed in the adverse effects of cigarette smoke, couple that with asthmatic children and you have a recipe for disaster. Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more than likely to make repeat visits to the hospital for breathing problems research shows. But researchers say asking parent’s about kids’ smoke exposure may not provide the most reliable information.....

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