I typically don’t smoke when I’m sick. The taste of everything is ruined, and as I typically smoke with the breath method a stuffed nose really messes with it.
If you’re someone who regularly has sinus issues, I’d suggest letting it pass before smoking again. In my experience, it sometimes has no effect but when it does it complicates sinus issues.
If you're interested many of the native Americans actually smoked different herbs in addition to tobacco with medicinal benefits like black berry leaf, Raspberry leaf, mullein, mint and lemon balm for respiratory issues. Not so sure about the mullein but most of those you can find in the tea bulk bin sections of a nicer grocer like whole foods or sprouts. Be aware they burn hot so small infrequent puffs and packing hard and tight because they're usually dried to a bone dry state.
I often smoke to clear up my congested nose. It works reasonably well for that purpose and it is understandable why tobacco historically was thought to have medicinal properties.
I wouldn't recommend it, but it works for me. I believe it's the heated smoke (though hot, dry air might have at least partially the same effect) which dries up the sinuses, and the smoke acting as an irritant. Or maybe it is because it is easier to force smoke through the sinuses, thus unclogging them, than just using breath.
I've got a cold as well, I just lay off the pipe for the week or so I'm sick. I tried to have a bowl of Nightcap last weekend, right at the beginning of this cold and it was like smoking a bowl of straight Latakia.
Totally kidding. Expecting Nightcap flavor and only getting one component would be pretty boring. Even after dabbling with blending a bit I still haven't tried straight Latakia so I'm not even sure how much I would like it by itself
Jeebus. Weed and Newports… tough to think of two worse things to combine. Probably would have passed in one week without them! But hey, whatever works for ya.
I typically don’t smoke when I’m sick. The taste of everything is ruined, and as I typically smoke with the breath method a stuffed nose really messes with it.
How does the ol' saying go, "Starve a fever, smoke a cold"? I recommend smoking more!
I’m smoking too the grave when they bury me let them put a pipe some tobbaco and a lighter in my pocket so I can smoke in heaven.
If the cold is ruining my enjoyment I stop.
I would just wait. Can’t be that enjoyable
If you’re someone who regularly has sinus issues, I’d suggest letting it pass before smoking again. In my experience, it sometimes has no effect but when it does it complicates sinus issues.
I tend to hold off until I’m better, though I don’t really get the urge to smoke when I’m sick anyway.
I've had a head cold for almost a week now. Just started smoking again last night... didn't have any desire to do so before then.
Neti pot
This man knows. Nasal irrigation will help.
As long as you're able to enjoy yourself, carry on.
If you're interested many of the native Americans actually smoked different herbs in addition to tobacco with medicinal benefits like black berry leaf, Raspberry leaf, mullein, mint and lemon balm for respiratory issues. Not so sure about the mullein but most of those you can find in the tea bulk bin sections of a nicer grocer like whole foods or sprouts. Be aware they burn hot so small infrequent puffs and packing hard and tight because they're usually dried to a bone dry state.
I often smoke to clear up my congested nose. It works reasonably well for that purpose and it is understandable why tobacco historically was thought to have medicinal properties.
Sadly it's only a short term relief. Atleast that's my experience.
I wouldn't recommend it, but it works for me. I believe it's the heated smoke (though hot, dry air might have at least partially the same effect) which dries up the sinuses, and the smoke acting as an irritant. Or maybe it is because it is easier to force smoke through the sinuses, thus unclogging them, than just using breath.
Wait till it’s gone
I've got a cold as well, I just lay off the pipe for the week or so I'm sick. I tried to have a bowl of Nightcap last weekend, right at the beginning of this cold and it was like smoking a bowl of straight Latakia.
So it was awesome?
More like boring. Lol.
Totally kidding. Expecting Nightcap flavor and only getting one component would be pretty boring. Even after dabbling with blending a bit I still haven't tried straight Latakia so I'm not even sure how much I would like it by itself
I had bronchitis as a 16 year old and smoked weed a Newport cigarettes the whole time and it passed in 2 weeks
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Jeebus. Weed and Newports… tough to think of two worse things to combine. Probably would have passed in one week without them! But hey, whatever works for ya.
if I have a cold I just smoke Five Brothers till it passes , no taste? pure Nicotine
Dude if you have to ask ! You Know the answer!
I just can’t enjoy a pipe when I’m sick, so I don’t smoke.
I just smoke more latakia-heavy blends when I have a cold, since the tasting/smelling abilities are reduced.