Asthma Linked to Smoke-Related Sleeping Problems

(Cincinnati Enquirer) UPDATED 2010-01-19

Asthmatic children exposed to secondhand smoke have more sleep troubles than other kids, a new study has found. The problems ranged from difficulty falling asleep to sleepwalking, daytime sleepiness, and sleep-disordered breathing. Experts say the study is just further evidence that secondhand smoke has a dramatic impact on a child's health.
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Asthma Linked to Smoke-Related Sleeping Problems

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