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Cigarette smoke contains a lot of toxic chemicals and irritants. Studies show that exposure to secondhand smoke can increase the risk of allergic complications such as sinusitis and bronchitis.¹ Symptoms include watery eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath.² The best way to prevent cigarette smoke allergy is to stay away from cigarette smoke.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Those living with smokers are more prone to asthma and respiratory infections than those who don’t.¹
• --Babies exposed to cigarette smoke before birth are at great risk of developing allergy.³
• --People with allergy may be more sensitive to cigarette smoke than others.¹

Top Resources on Cigarette Smoke Allergy

• eMedTV: Cigarette Smoke Allergy
• About.com: Why Do I Sneeze And Get A Stuffy Nose When I Smell Perfume Or Cigarette Smoke?
• DrGreene: Cigarette Smoke Allergy
• Hubpages: Allergic To Cigarette Smoke?
• National Women's Health Resource Center (via HealthyWomen): Cigarette Smoke Makes Allergy Symptoms Worse (June 22, 2006)

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} eMedTV: Cigarette Smoke Allergy
2. ↑ DrGreene: Cigarette Smoke Allergy
3. ↑ News-Medical.Net: Early Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Causes Asthma And Allergy

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