Anyone Else Allergic To Cigarette Smoke? 💉

[Anonymous]

💥June 10, 2021💥

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Hey All!

Been spending way too much $ on battling the nasty smoke smell from my wonderful neighbors who luv to smoke indoors although they have been told by office not to. The apartment buildings are over 30 years old and trust me, way too many holes for smoke to be shared. 😱 I am very allergic to this smoke. 😭 Anyone else? If yes, how do you either cancel out or reduce your exposure? Lol, I plan on moving to be nearer to my only child but until this happens, over it. 😤 It feels like I have returned to work, no longer retired with my frequent need to use air fresheners designed for smoke removal. 🙄 Way too hot to leave my window open (Studio Apartment with one window). Lol, trying to stay out of jail for killing my neighbors. 🤣😂 But some days it is tempting!!! Thanks all, Angela 😁

[AARPRachelA · Accepted solution]

Oh no, @Anonymous 😩 Second-hand smoke is so unhealthy, and I'm sorry your neighbors are so uncaring and disrespectful. My suggestion is to keep letting your building management know. There may be fines they can leverage to get them to stop. If they don't stop smoking inside, I think the issue will continue to persist. I don't know of mitigation efforts you can take besides fresh air, but it sounds like that's not an option. Gotta love living in a building with other folks, huh?

[KellytheBelly]

@SamM982312 

This thread seems so outdated. I'm guessing the standards of smoking, and what's acceptable today, have somewhat changed. Neighbors...ha!  😉

P.S. What's with the syringe in the title of this thread? Too weird. lol

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@SamM982312 wrote ‎07-27-2024 08:18 AM:

This is sooo relatable. I’m actually a smoking addict myself but allergic to smoke, which feels like the universe’s cruelest twist of fate. It’s almost laughable 🙂 And to reduce exposure to smoke from neighbors, consider using a high-quality air purifier with a HEPA filter, which can help remove smoke particles and other types of odors. I hope these tips make things a bit more bearable until you can move.

[RichS265119]

Can allergic people be also addicted? I'm curious.

[KellytheBelly]

@RichS265119 

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Yes, people who are allergic to cigarettes can still become addicted to nicotine, the chemical in tobacco products that causes addiction:

• Nicotine addiction

  Nicotine can change the brain's function, leading to cravings for more. This can create both physical and emotional dependence, making it difficult to quit.
• Allergic reactions

  Cigarettes and other tobacco products contain thousands of chemicals that can irritate the body and trigger allergy-like symptoms, such as sneezing, wheezing, and watery eyes. These chemicals can also worsen existing conditions, like allergic rhinitis and contact dermatitis.

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  @RichS265119 wrote ‎07-27-2024 07:35 AM:
  

  Can allergic people be also addicted? I'm curious.

[Anonymous]

Free free to add a comment. Angela

[DeahWA]

Ugh! So sorry you are going through this. I too am allergic to cigarette smoke, whether in smoke form or in residue left on hair, clothing, curtains, carpet, etc. My sinuses close right up when exposed to it, which then prompts a panic attack. Fortunately, smoking in the workplace, in restaurants, in all public spaces is banned in my state, but occasionally I get a whiff from the overhead or across the alcove neighbors, or repair people I have to let in my place. Ugh.  

[Anonymous]

💥June 11, 2021💥

Hey @DeahWA so exciting to have you stop by. Been awhile! Yes, it is also banned here in Cave Spring, Virginia and grateful!!! Angela

[postman29]

I can't say allergic but I can say I hate it!

[Anonymous]

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@postman29 wrote:

I can't say allergic but I can say I hate it!

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💥 Me too @postman29 💥

[Brightpool · Accepted solution]

I'm not allergic to it, but after having smoked for nearly 3 decades, I now cannot stand the smell. If I even walk past someone who is smoking and the smoke wafts my way, my lungs tighten up. I try to hold my breath while I walk through the plume, just to keep from having my lungs grab, even for an instant.

When I quit, I lived in a house that was openly accepting of smoking and drinking, where I rented one bedroom and shared the common areas with up to six or seven others. The only time I smoked was when I drank and couldn't stand to be around smokers when I was sober.

After I quit drinking, and the smoking went with it, I quickly searched for another place to live and moved to another apartment where smoking wasn't allowed. I was, again, renting a bedroom and sharing the common areas.

Even if your neighbors moved their smoking to the outside, you'd probably still have issues depending on the prevailing winds.

The best solution would be if you could find a place that doesn't allow smoking. Until then, if it's not one neighbor, it might be another. Good luck.

Stay well.

Lynn

[AARPRachelA · Accepted solution]

Oh no, @Anonymous 😩 Second-hand smoke is so unhealthy, and I'm sorry your neighbors are so uncaring and disrespectful. My suggestion is to keep letting your building management know. There may be fines they can leverage to get them to stop. If they don't stop smoking inside, I think the issue will continue to persist. I don't know of mitigation efforts you can take besides fresh air, but it sounds like that's not an option. Gotta love living in a building with other folks, huh?