why does cigarette smoke bother a persons sinus?

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why does cigarette smoke bother a persons sinus?

2007-02-17 11:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by jimmydalake 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies

5 answers

Cigarette smoke contains many harmful chemicals which are irritating to the mucous membranes in the airway, including those in the sinus cavities. The smoke also leaves a residue which can irritate sensitive membranes.

2007-02-20 12:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because cigarette smoke is toxic

2007-02-17 11:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by heather h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

because it is an irritant...and a foreign object...

2007-02-18 04:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sterling D W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it has nasty chemicals in it.

2007-02-17 11:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by Afi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

because it is poisonous gas

2007-02-17 12:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by purplecookies68 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋