In recent years, the number of allergies in Germany has increased significantly. According to the Robert Koch Institute, almost one in three Germans develops an allergic reaction in their lifetime. Millions of people in this country suffer from various forms of hypersensitivity reactions. These can be triggered by various causes: In addition to genetic factors, environmental factors also play an important role.
Food allergens or fine dust, for example, can cause allergies. What is particularly worrying is that tobacco smoke is one of the most harmful environmental factors for people with allergic asthma or hay fever. People with allergies should therefore definitely avoid smoking. It is important to note that not only active but also passive smoking carries significant risks.
What you can expect:
Berlin, on September 18.07.2024th, XNUMX. Allergy sufferers have a particularly sensitive immune system. Their bodies react not only to pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, but also to actually harmless substances such as pollen, house dust, animal hair and food. "According to researchers, this predestination is primarily genetic, but environmental factors such as cigarette smoke - whether actively inhaled or passively consumed - can also significantly promote allergies," says Markus Lindblad, Germany spokesman for the online retailer HayppCigarette smoke is like poison, especially for people with existing allergies. It not only worsens current allergic reactions, but also increases the risk of developing new allergies.
Children in particular are the ones who suffer
The ingredients in cigarettes continually irritate the respiratory tract. This is a particular problem for people with hay fever during pollen season, as breathing is already difficult. In addition, cigarette smoke leads to increased production of mucus in the nose and throat. Passive smoking can significantly worsen symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes in people who are allergic to pollen.
About a third of people with hay fever who live in a smoker's household later develop allergic asthma as well. And that's not all: in children who already suffer from this allergy, tobacco smoke is one of the main triggers for asthma attacks. Parents of affected children should pay particular attention to protecting them from harmful smoke to protect themselves. Even a short exposure to passive smoke can, in the worst case, trigger such an attack. Children with neurodermatitis are also in the risk group, as they have a higher genetic risk of developing further allergies.
Long-term effects of passive smoking alone
The correlation between the development of allergies and passive smoking is clear and worrying, stresses Lindblad. Existing allergies can be made worse by inhaling cigarette smoke. In the long term, chronic asthma, lung disease and other respiratory problems are a risk.
Studies show a clear connection between the amount of cigarette smoke inhaled and the likelihood of developing asthmatic symptoms. It is proven that even involuntary inhalation of smoke increases the risk of respiratory diseases and asthma.
Long-term effects of passive smoking on non-smokers:
- Increased risk of respiratory diseases:
- Chronic bronchitis
- asthma
- lung infection
- Increased risk of cancer:
- lung cancer
- bladder cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases:
- Increased risk of heart attack
- Damage to the coronary arteries
- Deterioration of heart function
- Effects on pregnant women and unborn children:
- Increased risk of premature birth
- Low birth weight
- Possible developmental disorders in the child
- Breathing problems and deterioration of lung function:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Deterioration of lung function over time
- Increased risk of pulmonary emphysema
- General health risks:
- Increased risk of stroke
- Deterioration of existing health conditions
- Impairment of the immune system
The Long-term effects of passive smoking on non-smokers can have serious health effects and increase the risk of several serious diseases. It is important to avoid smoking in any form to protect health and to protect the environment from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.
Smoke-free environment to protect risk groups
There are several measures that can be taken to protect people with allergies. Most importantly, it is important to create smoke-free environments. Indoor spaces such as homes, cars and workplaces should be kept free of cigarettes to significantly reduce exposure to secondhand smoke - not only for allergy sufferers, but also for non-smokers in general. It is also crucial to enforce and promote smoking bans in public areas such as restaurants, parks and transport - this measure is already being taken seriously around the world. Smokers should be aware that secondhand smoke is dangerous for allergy sufferers and should not be around smoking.
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Using substitute products such as nicotine pouches that do not emit smoke can be an effective way to minimize negative impacts on vulnerable groups without having to stop smoking altogether. Air purifiers can also be helpful indoors to filter pollutants from the air. However, they are not a complete replacement for a smoke-free environment. Ultimately, this benefits not only allergy sufferers, but everyone, as reduced consumption or the use of alternative products can support smokers in the cessation process.
About Haypp
The Swedish Haypp Group is a leading company in the e-commerce sector that aims to drive the global shift from smoking to less harmful product alternatives. With extensive experience as a pioneer in the smoke-free alternatives market, the Haypp Group is now represented in seven countries and served almost 2023 active consumers in 950.000. In Austria, Haypp sells nicotine pouches (max. 20 mg nicotine) via a webshop. The target group is exclusively adult smokers who should be enabled to consume nicotine in a less harmful way.
For more information: https://www.haypp.com/de/
Sources:
2 https://www.allergieinformationsdienst.de/krankheitsbilder/heuschnupfen/risikofaktoren
4https://www.lungeninformationsdienst.de/krankheiten/allergien/risikofaktoren
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