Allergies to smoke?

Question:

My father was a smoke for like 40 years. He quite about 5 years ago. Now he is so sensitive to cigarette smoke that he gets horrible headaches and feels nausious around smoke. The problem is he and mom play card with another couple and one them smokes. It's becomean issue and the lady is NOT going to stop. She opens windows and burns candles an nothing seems to help him. Is there an allergy med that would help him with this?

Answers:
What he's experiencing is not an allergy. It's simply a sensitivity to smoke. Allergies cause swelling, hives, rashes, itchiness, etc. Someone with a true allergy will usually start to swell up from whatever allergen they're exposed to. When my wife is stung by a bee, her throat swells up so much that she can't breathe. Overall, there's not much he can do but get lots of fresh air. If he really thinks it's an allergy, then maybe let him believe that and tell him to get some over-the-counter allergy medicine. Or see if he can get a prescription for Claritin or Allegra. Then, just hope the "placebo method" works. Unfortunately, as I said, there isn't much to do about a sensitivity to smoke other than stay away from it.

well he should consult a doctor....maybe have him try Hookah....it is less harsh (.5% niccotene, and 0% tar) and maybe the less harsh smoke of a hookah will help toughen up his sinuses...
or maybe have the woman switch to pipe...or maybe have you dad try pipe ocasionally

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