Comments on: Stogie Poll: Smoking while you are sick

By: Mike F.

Mike F. — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:07:39 +0000

What about the celebration aspect? I see everyone is concerned about the flavor, as am i, but when there is an occasion that you feel needs to be celebrated with a cigar, light it up, man. Only on the tail end of sickness like Adam Cole said. You have to put your needs before wants, and you always need to feel better. It wont cause relief by the way.

By: James Gore

James Gore — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:54:12 +0000

When I am sick with a cough, runny nose, etc, usually what I do is dip instead. That way you are able to avoid inhaling smoke into your lungs and you still get a relaxing buzz.

By: long_ashes

long_ashes — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:36:57 +0000

I just found this while searching on google about this. I’m actually off of work today because I’m sick and was going to have some people over tonight. Debating on having a cigar tonight. I’d honestly like one right now but I’m going to refrain from it for the time being. Damn, I hate being sick.

By: soicuw

soicuw — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:41:47 +0000

lo,l, I guess there was a clear concensus here…

By: TonyK

TonyK — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:58:47 +0000

I won’t smoke if I’m a “dead man walking”. But if the cold is mild and I have just a little bit of post nasal drip or sinus congestion I’ll be there. I don’t smoke a lot, so if the opportunity presents itself and I’m just a little under the weather, I’m there. I will take my Sudafed at least an hour before I smoke though. And I never smoke a really nice stick, knowing I won’t appreciate it the way I should. As an aside, the smoke seems to help clear up some congestion too. Anyone else notice this?

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:08:26 +0000

Smoking while sick? Depends on the type of “sick”. Not usually during a respiratory affliction or full on nausea, but herfing usually helps out with that hangover headache “sickness”, for me.

By: Brian Hewitt

Brian Hewitt — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:21:26 +0000

I am currently down with a chest cold, and I haven’t smoked anything since last week. Here’s my rationale:

1.) My wife goes nuts every time I even look at a cigar when I’m sick. This alone is enough to keep me smoke free during an illness. LOL
2.) When it’s a respiratory-related illness, I suspect smoke may prolong the illness or possibly worsen the symptoms.
3.) A brief hiatus from stoges results in more tasty cigars once the illness is over.
4.) I can’t really taste anything anyway.