ProudGrandma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 does just the presence of someone who heavily smokes bother you or does the person have to be actually smoking around you? The reason I am asking is I have a dear friend who has had asthma for a long while and sometimes it is really bad. Her husband is a heavy smoker, but smokes outside the house. She is wondering if just him being around with smoky clothes and smoky hair and smoky breath can be adding to her problem. Her doctors say yes and she believes it, but her husband doesn't. So I was wondering what others have experienced with this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I react off of anyone with a heavy scent---smoke, perfume, whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 thanks. I appreciate the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I react off of anyone with a heavy scent---smoke, perfume, whatever... :iagree: not so much the perfume...it just gives me migranes:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Cigarette smoke on clothing or items (whether someone is wearing it or not) does bother my asthma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Cigarette smoke on a person / things does bother my asthma, but I am sensitive to smoke. Dd is allergic to tobacco and just being around someone who smokes is enough to flare her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, my son cannot even be in the room with smoky clothing without having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I react off of anyone with a heavy scent---smoke, perfume, whatever... :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I react off of anyone with a heavy scent---smoke, perfume, whatever... :iagree: absolutely! asthma and migraines. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have become more sensitive as I have become older. Smoke (even second hand), perfume, hair spray, flowers, etc. all seem to irritate me more now. Years ago, when I stood up for my cousin, I had to use my nebulizer in the bathroom before the reception as I was overwhelmed with all the irritants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It would do me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Cigarette smoke has never bothered me. I worked in a bar never phased me at all. Perfume on the other hand I can smell a mile away and makes me gag. I mean really it makes me physically gag. My eyes tear up start to itch really bad it is a nightmare. Burning stuff smoke bothers me though. Like if your burning trash or camp fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 My asthmatic child is sensitive to smoke, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I react off of anyone with a heavy scent---smoke, perfume, whatever... Same for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 does just the presence of someone who heavily smokes bother you or does the person have to be actually smoking around you? It depends on the person, each person can have different asthma triggers/allergies. For me, it's mainly cat dander & dust/mold. I don't have any trouble around cigar or pipe smoke, and don't mind cigarette smoke outside. My mother however, is highly sensitive to both cigar & cigarette smoke, and gets wheezy even outdoors when people are smoking and she gets some of it blown her way. If the person who smokes changes their clothes and comes inside, it doesn't bother her then. You might suggest a change of clothing or overcoat (maybe smoking jacket and hat? or bathrobe shower cap?) for her husband. :D Also, going to an Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Dr. can be more helpful than the family Dr. if her case is very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope in God Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I remember when my preemie was in the Neonatal ICU and the nurses were talking about the parents that come in with smoke smell on their clothes and how it would cause the babies to have breating apneas and heart bradycardias (their heart rate would slow down often to the point of needing minor resuscitation). So not only did it affect these babies breating but also their heart rhythm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, just the smell alone is enough to bring on an attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 i can smell smoke a mile away...and it's usually enough to set off my asthma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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