Being Allergic To Cigarette Smoke

What Causes Cigarette Smoke Allergy?

Cigarette smoke allergy can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'troubling' to 'very serious'.  Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

Diagnose your symptoms now!
  • see your health summarized and in detail
  • let The Analyst™ find what's wrong
  • have a doctor review your case (optional)

Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms.  In order to diagnose cigarette smoke allergy, we could:

  • Research the topic
  • Find a doctor with the time
  • Use a diagnostic computer system.
The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "cigarette smoke allergy" as a symptom.  Here are six possibilities:
  • Hepatitis
  • Liver Congestion
  • Candida / Yeast
  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
  • Vasomotor Rhinitis
  • Food Allergies

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:
occasional rotten egg burps
history of middle ear infection
elevated B12 levels
regular episodes of diarrhea
history of adolescent acne
recent onset abdominal pain
significant right lumbar pain
regular nightmares
regular postprandial somnolence
high refined white flour consumption
intolerance of sugars
chronic diarrhea
... and more than 130 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of cigarette smoke allergy:
Cause Probability Status
Vasomotor Rhinitis 97% Confirm
Hepatitis 70% Possible
Liver Congestion 15% Unlikely
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity 5% Ruled out
Candida / Yeast 3% Ruled out
Food Allergies 0% Ruled out
* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

If you indicate suffering allergic/other reactions, The Analyst™ will ask further questions including this one:
Does cigarette smoke cause allergy-like symptoms for you? For example, sneezing, coughing, watering/burning eyes, runny nose, congestion, breathing difficulty, headache.
Possible responses:
→ No / don't know
→ Minor symptoms after prolonged exposure
→ Moderate symptoms after prolonged exposure
→ Moderate symptoms after a short time, later severe
→ Severe reaction to even small amounts of smoke
Based on your response to this question, which may indicate either cigarette smoke sensitivity or high cigarette smoke sensitivity, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:
Allergy to Foods (Hidden)

Smoke can aggravate underlying allergies.

Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement

No one really is allergic to smoke.  Many people insist that they are allergic to smoke created by cigarettes or cigars, but the truth is that they have having an allergy-like reaction due to other health complications.

Nonallergic / Vasomotor Rhinitis

Given a certain amount of smoke, a person with vasomotor rhinitis will experience significantly more discomfort than someone who does not have it.

Concerned or curious about your health?  Try The Analyst™
Symptom Entry
Symptom Entry
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Suggestions
Suggestions
LifeMeter
LifeMeter®
Full Explanations
Explanations
Optional Doctor Review
Review (optional)
We use cookies for traffic analysis, advertising, and to provide the best user experience