Sore Throat

[zonomo]

When you have a sore throat, do you take a break from the pipe? I know technically we don't inhale but just curious. I also seem to get sore throats more frequently since partaking of the weed.

 

[petes03]

It depends, if I'm really sick I'll take a break, if it's just a scratchy throat I'll keep on puffin.

 

[rmason]

For me it depends if I feel like I will end up getting sick soon I will but if it's just a little raspy then I ignore it and continue puffing. Good luck and hope you don't get sick.

Edit: If Pete's post and mine look the same it's not me copying him he beat me by 13 seconds.

~Ron

 

[yazamitaz]

Definitely a feeling thing my friend. I have taken time off when sick. No worries, your pipes and baccy aren't going anywhere.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I can't smoke when sick in any way. It seems to intensify the "sick" feeling for me. I am always taking a break with sinus issues. The beauty of the hobby verses cigarette smoking (for me) is that I don't feel compelled to smoke constantly to feed an addiction.

 

[burlpettibon]

If I have a runny nose to accompany it I take a break because I find being unable to smell really affects the taste of the tobacco but just a sore throat, nope! I keep on puffin'!

 

[nachman]

Sometimes burley bothers my throat. No other tobacco does. If I have a sore throat, I use nicotine gum.

 

[tarak]

Yes. I sing for a living.

 

[bryanf]

I would take a break, personally. I think major health problems can be avoided by stopping when the symptoms are minor.

 

[captainsousie]

I got sore throats more frequently with the pipe until I started paying attention to my water intake and staying more hydrated. When it does get sore I choose to lay off the pipe until it gets better.

 

[haroldt]

Well said yazamataz

your pipes and baccy aren't going anywhere

 

[puffy]

When I'm really sick smoke bothers me.I don't smoke.I also stay away from others who do.

 

[cigrmaster]

I recently got over a sore throat that I had for 2 weeks. It was the only symptoms so I just kept smoking. It honestly did not make my throat feel worse because I do not inhale.

 

[jpbass]

I don't enjoy it if I'm sick. I always take a break.

 

[crazypipe]

When I don't feel good I will not smoke. :D

 

[allan]

I know that it is best that when I'm feeling a sore throat to just stop smoking and wait until I'm better.
Do I do it? Nahhhhhhh. Only if its really bad.

 

[pstlpkr]

Nope.....

I just have a couple of fingers of Tukey 101 and fire that puppy up.

 

[zonomo]

Thanks everyone - some good thoughts here. When I am sick, my tastes buds are always off. I think I'll lay off for a bit and see what happens.