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• Over 64 million people have asthma

• 1 of every 10 children affected

• $300-$600 a month for treatment

Allergies and Asthma

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Common Triggers of Allergies

More Allergy Triggers

Photo courtesy of Charles Graham, Texas A&M University 4

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43% of children under age 12 live in homes with smokers

Secondhand Smoke

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• Pneumonia

• Ear infections

• Lung damage

• More asthma attacks

• More allergy problems

Symptoms Caused by Secondhand Smoke in Children

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• Longer to heal from illnesses

• Other infections

• Sudden infant death

syndrome

Symptoms from Secondhand Smoke

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• Underdeveloped babies• Infant deaths• Slow lung development • Children inhale poisons

Smoking Parents

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Deaths of Nonsmokers

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Nonsmoking Spouses Have More Heart Attacks

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How Can We Reduce Exposureto Secondhand Smoke?

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• Close bedroom door• Post nonsmoking sign• Never allow smoking

in your child’s bedroom• Have child leave the

room

Other Ways to Reduce Smoke

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What are Your KidsExposed To?

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Smoking in Public Places

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Choose Events and Homes That are Smoke-Free

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Thank You For

Not Smoking

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• Discuss the importance of a smoke-free home

• Make a clear agreement with your family

• You may have to compromise

• Don’t insult or place blame

Talk With Your Family

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It’s Time to Put It Outside!