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Even if a father smokes outside the house, it can still cause problems for a child with asthma because the smoke particles can still linger on clothing, hair, and even in the air inside the home, triggering asthma attacks; this is known as secondhand smoke exposure and can be just as harmful as being directly in the same room as a smoker. Key points to remember: Secondhand smoke is harmful: Even small amounts of secondhand smoke can trigger asthma attacks in children with asthma. Clothing and hair can carry smoke: Smoke particles can cling to clothes and hair, bringing the smoke indoors even if the smoker is outside. Children are especially vulnerable: Children have developing lungs and are more susceptible to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.