Second hand smoke
Second hand smoke is a different combination of air and the smoke that comes from the cigarette and the smoke breathed out by a smoker. This happens when a non-smoker is around someone smoking, therefore, breathing in secondhand smoke. According to the various research which were done by W H O, second hand smoke have been proofed to contain more than 7000 harmful chemical and 250 of these chemicals are known to be harmful to one’s health.
Diagnostic Test Used To Asses Lung Functions
1. Pulmonary function tests- this is one of the proofed tests that provide reliable feedback concerning the various functions of the lungs. Normally functioning pulmonary system operates on a quite different level to facilitate an adequate balance (Hegewald, 2010). Pulmonary functioning test in most cases helps in evaluating, capacity of air allowed in the lungs, lung volumes, rate of flow and the gas exchange.
2. Asthma tests- this is a test mostly applied at different levels of assessing lung functions. This facilitates in determining if an individual is allergic to different foods, particles or pollen. Asthma test is well applicable by combining Spirometer method that helps to measure how fast and how much air can be blown in and out of the lungs and determining the amount of air obstruction you have in your lungs (Hoffs, 2006).
3. Simple exercises testing- this is different tests performed during exercise providing overall information about fitness and appropriates Cardio respiratory responses.
Percentage of Children That Live With a Smoker
According to New York Times, almost one in four children at the age bracket of three to 11 years in the US lives in a various home with at least a single smoker or maybe more than one, these ...
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