Are you allergic to cigarette smoke?

Is only one cigarette enough to ruin your day? Once the person next to you lights up, the first thing in your mind is the incomprehensible memory, your last conflict with secondhand smoke, runny nose, sneezing and the ensuing crowding. For some people, the response to cigarette smoke is very similar to an allergic reaction, which leads them to believe they have "smoking allergies."

There are a lot of myths about "smog allergies" that actually make it harder for you to treat your condition correctly. This article will help you determine if you are affected by "smog allergies" and what you can do to better protect yourself from diseases associated with smoke exposure.

#1神话: "Allergy allergies"

No one is really allergic to smoke. Many people insist that they are allergic to smoke from cigarettes or cigars, but the fact is that they develop an allergic reaction to other health conditions. Know exactly why you feel that you have an allergic attack around a smoker is the key to understanding how to prevent future symptoms.

Why do I say that there is no such thing as smoke allergy? Because technically smoking is not an allergen - but it is an irritant. This small difference explains why most people feel uncomfortable taking antihistamine allergy medications after exposure to smoke. The key to avoiding the problems caused by cigarette smoke is to determine what type of sensitivity you have and how to best treat it.

Who is easy to "smoking allergies"?

• Children and babies
• Elderly
• People with a history of allergies [anyone with allergies, asthma, eczema, etc.]
• People are exposed to smoke for a long time

Sometimes people who are sensitive to tobacco smoke can develop allergies when they experience strong odors, perfumes, weather changes or temperature changes.

Symptoms of cigarette sensitivity

For some people, exposure to tobacco smoke can cause a range of symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Cough
• Watery, eyes burning
• Runny nose
• After nasal instillation
• Congestion
• Shortness of breath
• Headache

These symptoms appear shortly after exposure to cigarette smoke for several hours. In addition to these symptoms, people who are exposed to the smog environment every day are more likely to experience persistent respiratory infections such as sinusitis and bronchitis, as well as the development of wheezing and asthma.

Tobacco smoke exposure

Ignized cigarettes can release more than 4,000 different chemicals into the air [80 of which are known or suspected carcinogens]. Sometimes it is almost impossible to avoid people smoking. Family members usually smoke indoors or allow smoking in public places such as bars or restaurants. Depending on the severity of your reaction, just the smell of smoke in someone's clothes or in a room where someone smokes can cause irritation. Therefore, even if smoking is the best way to prevent "smog allergies", it may not be a practical solution.

Two main types of smoke sensitivity

The best way to treat smoking "allergies" is to first determine the sensitivity you are experiencing. There are two forms of smoke sensitivity:

• Smoke exacerbates potential allergies: Your body is weakened by smoke and begins to respond to all tiny pollen, dust and dandruff that usually don't matter.
• Vasomotor rhinitis: This is a condition that has exactly the same symptoms as allergic rhinitis [or nasal allergies], but it cannot be treated with antihistamine allergy medications.

Smoke exacerbation:

An allergen is a small particle made up of proteins that can go wrong with dangerous invaders such as viruses or other bacteria. The smoke contains tiny tar particles [you can see that these particles are in the form of white clouds from burning tobacco]. But tar ash particles are not the same as real allergens because they are not protein based, but a carbon.

Smoke particles are classified as irritants rather than being labeled as allergens. Irritants can cause you a lot of discomfort, worsen asthma and allergies, and cause other serious health problems. Therefore, in medicine, no one is really allergic to smoking, but they may suffer from complications due to existing allergies or other diseases.

If you have allergies or allergic asthma, smoking can cause an allergic reaction because it puts extra stress on your body and immune system. Spots of cat dander float in the air and usually do not produce violent reactions; but with the addition of tobacco smoke, your body can no longer handle allergens. Asthma becomes dangerous when exposed to tobacco smoke - even fatal to some people.

You may experience an existing allergy complication if:

1. You know that you are allergic to pollen, pets, mold or dust mites.
2. You have eczema or food allergies.

Treatment

• Avoid as many places as possible in the area exposed to smoke.
• Check out allergy specialists to optimize your existing allergy treatment or see if you have new allergies.
• Run an air purifier to reduce the amount of allergens in the air. Even small portable air filters, such as home smokers, can effectively remove allergens from smoking family members' rooms.

Vasomotor rhinitis:

Vasomotor rhinitis is a form of inflammation and irritation of the nasal cavity as well as the throat and eyes. Seasonal or indoor allergies are called "allergic rhinitis." This condition is different from the type of allergy because it is not caused by an allergen. Therefore, vasomotor rhinitis is sometimes referred to as "non-allergic rhinitis." It causes many of the same symptoms as allergic reactions, but is caused by highly sensitive or excessive blood vessels in the fragile tissue of the sinus. The symptoms you experience are caused by your nervous system, not your allergens.

This means that when another person may be able to tolerate cigarette smoke, patients with vasomotor rhinitis will feel uncomfortable with the same amount of smoke. So when you complain about even a small amount of smoke, you won't overreact - these small amounts will really affect you more than the people around you.

In addition to cigarette smoke, usually strong odors or weather conditions can cause symptoms, so you may find that many aspects of your environment can cause allergy symptoms. Some people even suffer from allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis.

You may have vasomotor rhinitis if:

1. You are very sensitive to other elements such as perfume, strong smell, weather changes, temperature changes and even spicy food.
2. Walking into a slightly warm [or cool] room can make your nose runny or painfully stuffy.
3. Antihistamines do not relieve symptoms.

Treatment

• Try to avoid situations where the situation worsens. This includes smog, as well as other triggers for vasomotor rhinitis, such as wearing perfumes, burning scented candles, and more.
• Discuss treatment options with your doctor. Some over-the-counter medications, such as oral decongestants and saline nasal sprays, can provide some relief. Some of the prescription drugs that have proven to be effective are antihistamine nasal sprays [as opposed to oral antihistamines that normally have no effect on vasomotor rhinitis], anti-infusion anticholinergic nasal sprays and corticosteroid nasal sprays. .
• Limit your exposure to smoke and smoke, as this is often the cause of many cases of vasomotor rhinitis. Use an air purifier, such as a home smoker, to reduce air pollutants.

Note on existing allergy patients:

Inhaling a small amount of smoke for a long time can actually lead to new allergies and even asthma. In young children, inhaling second-hand tobacco smoke can greatly increase the likelihood of allergies in the elderly. If you live with a smoker, you may have more bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections and other respiratory diseases.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to make your living space a zero-tolerant smoke area. If this is not an option, you may want to consider using an air purifier as an investment in your health.

Some of the symptoms of sinusitis [sinus infection] are almost similar to the vasomotor rhinitis and allergic rhinitis described herein. If you feel tobacco smoke in the weather, be sure to see a doctor to help you diagnose your condition.

Remember: Be sure to discuss your symptoms and treatment with your doctor or allergy specialist.

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