World Lung Day 2021: How to protect your child's lungs from damage [ This article was published in the Hindustan Times 25th Sep 2021 ] Children who are exposed to passive smoking can develop cardiovascular troubles apart from respiratory and other health issues, said a study. Childhood is considered a golden time for most of us. From learning and growing each day to enjoying time with the peers without significant responsibilities, childhood memories perhaps stay with us for longest. It is also the time when one is growing physically and mentally at a rapid pace. From cognitive, social and emotional skills to physical growth, a lot of things are at a development stage. Childhood is also an important time for lung development. From birth to when we are in early twenties, our lungs are still developing. It is during our early years that we lay foundation for healthy lungs and if babies or children are exposed to second hand smoke and pollutants at this tender age, they are at risk
