how long does smoke stay in body? i live in a very old house. i live in the front apartment and people live behind me in another apartment. i've had a daily headache for 6yrs now. it feels like someone a tight band around forhead, cheeks, eyes, temples. all sinus areas. doc said stress/migraine, but no meds help. allegra d did help for 2 months than stopped. my husband smells smoke in our apartment. we don't smoke. could the smoke from the back apartment be getting into ours through the walls and cracks? and could this be causing my headaches? how long does it take for second hand smoke to clear out of blood system before be able to see if this is the cause? i left apartment for 3 days still have headaches
2006-11-04 01:32:58 · 5 answers · asked by pedtin 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It's nothing whatever to do with smoke from next door!
You have to look elsewhere for the problem. Don't try to blame it on someone else. Think what you do or don't do to yourself through diet or stress.
Do you dink two litres of water per day - if not, then you should.
Do you have the TV on constantly - turn it off.
Is there a gas leak in your house, or a leak of freon from the fridge?
Do you get enough exercise and fresh air.
Do you need new specs?
There could be 101 reasons, but it's definitely NOT next doors smoking habits.
2006-11-04 17:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back when a full 50% of the population smoked I rarely heard anyone complain about smoke bothering them. Now it seems fashionable to say we are bothered by second hand smoke.
Smoke COULD be the reason for your headaches, but I would trust you doctor on that. Also, if you can, move to a smoke free apartment, or take a vacation away from second hand smoke and see if your pain goes away!
Good luck! I hope ibuprofen helps!
2006-11-04 09:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a doctor, but I have your symptoms and it's sinus headaches.They're caused by allergens in the air, which could be second hand smoke. Ask your doctor for Fiorecet. Not sure of the spelling, but it does wonders for headaches.
2006-11-04 09:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. However, it may be your house. Take a few days off and stay somewhere with fresh air & sunshine. If your symptoms lighten up or stop, move to a new home.
2006-11-04 09:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have an allgery to something and when you stop your allergy tabs, it returns. Speak to your doctor about it and see an ENT specialist as they will know a lot more. They may do an x-ray for you too.
2006-11-08 05:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋