A girl developed a serious illness after long-term exposure to secondhand smoke, prompting reflection on smoking at home.
Brother, why do adults always say people shouldn’t smoke at home?
Because smoke doesn’t only harm the person smoking; it also harms family members. This is called secondhand smoke.
Can secondhand smoke also make people sick?
Yes. There was a 13-year-old girl who developed a very serious illness because her father often smoked at home.
What? That’s so scary! Is it okay if we open the windows?
No. Substances from smoke can stay in the air and on furniture. This is called thirdhand smoke, and it’s also very dangerous.
Are children more likely to get sick, then?
Yes. That’s why many places in China now promote smoke-free homes. It’s a way to protect family members.
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