How can I get rid of my allergy to cigarette smoke?

I know you might not be able to actually get rid of an allergy, but what can I do to help it. I am allergic to cigarette smoke, I can’t get away from it, so please don’t answer “stay away from cigarette smoke” Would allergy pills help? Does anyone know of home remedies to help this specific type of allergy?

Answer #1

I’m sorry to hear that you have to suffer all of the time. I can’t imagine how miserable you must feel!

From what I have come to understand over the years is that an allergy to cigarette smoke is not considered a true allergy per se. I’m not saying that the smoke does not harm you, its just that your body does not react as if its having a true allergic reaction. Most cigarette allergy sufferers are just hyper sensitive to the smoke. You may want to get checked out by your doctor, because often there are underlying conditions such as asthma that can trigger this hypersensitivity. I hope you feel better!! xoxo

Answer #2

Thanks. Whenever I was little, the doctor’s told me to stay away from smoke and dust because I was allergic. They did tests for asthma, but said I didn’t have it. When I am around smoke, it makes me sneeze A LOT and sometimes, I feel like I can’t breathe.

Answer #3

Well I’m glad you at least don’t have asthma. I’m guessing the doctor didn’t offer any remedies besides staying away from it…. I can’t really think of anything you could do except maybe put an air purification system in your room. This is a toughie!

Answer #4

there are pills you can take to help with certain allergies… loratadine for instance will help with dust allergies but i think nothing for fag smoke

Answer #5

i have the same problem…..but 100 times worse. i have really bad asthma and my dad is allwayss smoking, but my dr. gave me some allergy meds for it so maybe ask for some the next time you go to the dr….

Answer #6

:T I would get one of those, but I don’t have any money. Besides, I doubt it would help…pssst… I smoke, that’s why I am always around it, lol. So, I mean evenm with an air purifier, it’s still going to be in my face…

Answer #7

I know, I shouldn’t be smoking, ESPECIALLY when smoke bothers me, but I am addicted, sad but true :(

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