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by nanidin 1251 days ago
The article repeatedly mentions childhood asthma specifically. Perhaps because children are more sensitive / smaller / closer to the source?
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JimtheCoder 1251 days ago
"closer to the source?"

In general, keeping small kids away from open flames is advisable...

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nanidin 1251 days ago
Their air intake is closer to the point of combustion than a fully grown adult (by height).
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JimtheCoder 1251 days ago
Wouldn't the combustibles rise, though?

Legit question - I don't know.

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