Snorking and sinus infections

skullnrose · 03-05-2010, 07:14 AM

wondering if anyone here has had trouble with sinus infections as a result of smoking cigars? More specifically from snorking or retrohaling ?

I snork pretty much every cigar I smoke every draw and have noticed I'm getting a lot more sinus infections. I don't suffer from allergies so I believe it's Cigar related.

Recently I've cut way back on snorking and will see how that goes.

shilala · 03-05-2010, 07:18 AM

Ya gotta go easy, Scott. Snorking will definately rev up sinus infections if you're prone.
Most of the guys don't smoke when they're sick, either. Aside from not being to taste or smell anything, it'll tear ass out of the sinus.
Learn your speed and respect it. You're already on to it, and you're making adjustments, so that's great. It'll make things a lot more enjoyable for you.

CigarNut · 03-05-2010, 08:29 AM

wayner123 · 03-05-2010, 08:31 AM

What do you mean by sinus infection? Are you having sinus problems? Or is there an actual infection that you have to get antibiotics and what not?

icehog3 · 03-05-2010, 08:36 AM

I am sure there is no correlation at all, but I actually get less sinus infections than I used to since I began smoking cigars regularly...and I snork every puff.

skullnrose · 03-05-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

What do you mean by sinus infection? Are you having sinus problems? Or is there an actual infection that you have to get antibiotics and what not?

Twice I've had to get antibiotics. Recently I'll just not smoke for 7-10 days and It clears it up.

The thing with snorking is it comes so naturally now It's hard not to do it.

bobarian · 03-05-2010, 10:44 AM

I dont know that there is a correlation, but that is a question for your allergist or doctor. I have allergies but dont get any more sinus infections since I started smoking regularly 3-4 years ago.

skibumdc · 03-05-2010, 10:45 AM

Haven't had any issues yet and I snork about 90% of puffs. Not the entire exhale, jus a tiny bit to get the flavor

Starscream · 03-05-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am sure there is no correlation at all, but I actually get less sinus infections than I used to since I began smoking cigars regularly...and I snork every puff.

I'm with ADB on this one. (Notice I didn't use the

icon, Tom

).

WyGuy · 03-05-2010, 12:15 PM

Might want to give nasal rinsing a try after you're finished with a cigar, and see if that helps.

smokehouse · 03-05-2010, 12:22 PM

My sinuses swell up after every cigar (i snork). I started using a nasal rinse on a regular bases especially after a cigar and it has really helped

wayner123 · 03-05-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullnrose

Twice I've had to get antibiotics. Recently I'll just not smoke for 7-10 days and It clears it up.

The thing with snorking is it comes so naturally now It's hard not to do it.

I am with Bob on my personal experience:

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

I dont know that there is a correlation, but that is a question for your allergist or doctor. I have allergies but dont get any more sinus infections since I started smoking regularly 3-4 years ago.

However yours seems to be rather odd. Sinus infections that would require antibiotics are usually from bacterial infections, if they are giving you amoxicillin or similar. Many people can develop allergies after a while, and other people can be sensitive to weather changes. I would talk it over with a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.

bigswol2 · 03-05-2010, 01:54 PM

The Neti pot is my friend. I'm very prone to sinus infections and I have terrible allergies. That Neti has been a godsend.

03-05-2010, 07:14 AM	#1
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Snorking and sinus infections wondering if anyone here has had trouble with sinus infections as a result of smoking cigars? More specifically from snorking or retrohaling ? I snork pretty much every cigar I smoke every draw and have noticed I'm getting a lot more sinus infections. I don't suffer from allergies so I believe it's Cigar related. Recently I've cut way back on snorking and will see how that goes. __________________

03-05-2010, 07:18 AM	#2
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections Ya gotta go easy, Scott. Snorking will definately rev up sinus infections if you're prone. Most of the guys don't smoke when they're sick, either. Aside from not being to taste or smell anything, it'll tear ass out of the sinus. Learn your speed and respect it. You're already on to it, and you're making adjustments, so that's great. It'll make things a lot more enjoyable for you. __________________

03-05-2010, 08:29 AM	#3
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-05-2010, 08:31 AM	#4
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections What do you mean by sinus infection? Are you having sinus problems? Or is there an actual infection that you have to get antibiotics and what not? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

03-05-2010, 08:36 AM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections I am sure there is no correlation at all, but I actually get less sinus infections than I used to since I began smoking cigars regularly...and I snork every puff. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-05-2010, 10:44 AM	#7
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections I dont know that there is a correlation, but that is a question for your allergist or doctor. I have allergies but dont get any more sinus infections since I started smoking regularly 3-4 years ago.

03-05-2010, 10:45 AM	#8
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections Haven't had any issues yet and I snork about 90% of puffs. Not the entire exhale, jus a tiny bit to get the flavor __________________ The Dude abides

03-05-2010, 12:15 PM	#10
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections Might want to give nasal rinsing a try after you're finished with a cigar, and see if that helps.

03-05-2010, 12:22 PM	#11
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections My sinuses swell up after every cigar (i snork). I started using a nasal rinse on a regular bases especially after a cigar and it has really helped __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

03-05-2010, 01:54 PM	#13
bigswol2 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 534 Trading: (7)	Re: Snorking and sinus infections The Neti pot is my friend. I'm very prone to sinus infections and I have terrible allergies. That Neti has been a godsend.