A 4-Month-Old African-American Infant Is Brought to the Pediatrician for a Well-Baby

A 4-month-old African-American infant is brought to the pediatrician for a well-baby check-up. He was born at term through a normal vaginal delivery and has been well since. His 4-year old brother has sickle-cell disease. He is exclusively breastfed and receives vitamin D supplements. His immunizations are up-to-date. He appears healthy. His length is at the 70th percentile and weight is at the 75th percentile. Cardiopulmonary examination is normal. The patient's mother smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.   Which of the following conditions is the infant at highest risk for developing from exposure to cigarette smoke?

A) Eczema
B) Food allergies
C) Obesity
D) Sudden infant death syndrome
E) Urinary tract infection

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