Smelling Smoke All the Time

n2ative · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

Hello everyone,
I did a search last night to see if my constant smell of smoke was symptomatic of some illness. I really didn't expect to find people suffering from the same thing I was experiencing. I read all the posts I could find regarding the constant smell of smoke. I didn't have anything in common with the others who were smelling smoke. I did however, come across a comment someone made regarding computers as a possible culprit and someone saying something about the only thing different was either an LCD screen and one person stated a laptop. The only thing I had in common was that I have been using a laptop everyday and always before going to bed. While I was reading further comments, I decided to cover my mouth and nose with the cup of my hand and it was a welcome relief! I thought I was just getting a reprieve and simply smelling the fragrance of the liquid Dove hand soap. I continued to cover my mouth and nose because it was actually the first time in over a week I didn't smell smoke.
I closed my laptop and went to bed. I realized I no longer smelled smoke as I was climbing the stairs to go to bed. OMG! when I woke up the next morning, I instantaneously realized the smell was still gone. I have only been up an hour but thought I'd better post right away, just in case it might help someone. I didn't want to be like the news stations and sit on a possible health solving issue until the end of the show. I truly hope this helps someone.

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bellzerr · Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I have these symptoms. It's been about a week. Two observations: First: Doc put me on 600mg ibuprofen (generic) 3 times a day about a week ago. Second: I recently had a first-time-every allergic reaction to a glass of wine. My face was on fire and started visible swelling for about 20 minutes. Doc says the wine was definitely an allergic reaction. After reading posts today that I am not alone on the smoke smell, I'm calling my doc today!

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For the past 2 years or so, if I go to a bonfire or somewhere where people are smoking, I can smell it for 2 or 3 weeks. If I stay away from all smoke, I am okay. Does anyone else have this problem?

robnc · Newbie Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

HI., I too am smelling smoke and sinus problems seems too broad an answer for my liking....time to see the doc I spose, altho it is good to hear tohers have this going on too.....covering my nose wiht my hand works tho. Isnt that wierd?! Smile

I know for me this was bought on by being stuck in a small space (bathroom) with a bunch of women coming in for urine tests (my job - very sterile and no smoke) and it seemed as tho each of them had drowned themselves in a bottle of perfume each. F%$$#$#@~!!! WHY do women do that????? (I am a woman, but now that Iv'e developed allergies to strong scents I want to tell them all to go and shower!!!!!!!!!! Anyway. I went home wiht a headache and watery eyes and now its been 10 days of smoke. SO Bizzare...... Thanks for letting me vent.

Chicago · Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

This happened to me last November (2006) and my general physician sent me to an ENT. (Ear, Nose and Throat). By the time I got the appointment, the symptons had subsided. The ENT did tell me that this can be a real issue sometimes caused by polyps and in more rare instances, a growth or tumor inside the brain that is pushing down on the synus cavity. We did a CT scan and didn't find anything. Here it is October 2007 and I just started smelling cigarette smoke again. I first started getting symptoms shortly after I did a saline wash to clear out some heavy congestion. May sound weird, but I recently blew my nose very hard and within a day or two, back came the smoke. I know it sounds odd, but it's true. Don't ignore the symptoms.

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Hello,
I too had the same problem. It started when we built a fire in the fireplace. The smell was strong, then after that, that is when I started smelling smoke all the time. This happened for a week, then I tried something different from my normal routine. Normally I would go to a doctor for this, but after seeing all of your comments on how the docs didn't help, I found a different remedy. I tried a neti pot. For those who are not aware of this, it is a nasal cleansing that uses lukewarm water.
The water gently cleanses the nasal passages.
I tried it and haven't smelled smoke since and it really cleared my nasal passages. Yes, at first I thought "no way!!", but it worked. You can find a neti pot on the internet, or at local health food stores.
Try it, it might help you like it did for me.!!!
Just wanted to pass this information.

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Hi all,

I have had this slight smelling of smoke continuously for the last few days. I have read several articles regarding this. There can be several causes (different sinus infections, allergies, inflamation of nasal tissue, age, nerve disorders). I found the info. here very useful.

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This cigarette smoke smell is driving me insane . . . I am so glad it's not me who's going crazy.

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I started smelling smoke a couple of days ago and its really strong, I mentioned this to a friend of mine and she said it could have something to do with the pertruity gland. I have searched through teh symptoms but "smelling smoke" isn't one of them

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