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What does it mean when you breathe in cigarette smoke and it takes my breath away and cant breathe to the point its hard to inhale im not a smoker ?
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??Smoke allergy: Some people are ALLERGIC to cigarette smoke....DO NOT HESITATE t ask people to refrain from smoking and tell them why! It's NOT "COOL" to smoke cigarettes anymore!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 12/18/2018
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Airway sensitivity : Your airways are sensitive to irritants and chemicals in smoke. Avoid second hand smoke.
Answered 12/16/2018
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