Effect of smoke on bronchial asthma and wheezing

Smoke from the combustion of cigarettes,wood and fossil fuels produces an extremely  complex mixture of pollutants,one of the primary constituent of which is respirable particles.The particles comprise a mixture of organic and inorganic substances including aromatic hydrocarbon compounds,trace matters,nitrates and sulphates..Cigarette smoke is an imporatnt source of indoor pollutants.By inhaling this smoke,non smokers are exposed to most of the toxins inhaled by active smokers as well as some additional substances.Exposure to cigarrete smoke as been connected to increased incidence of atopy and respiratory symptoms in people.Domestic wood and coal burning in stoves also contribute to pollutants..It triggers wheezing  even in a non asthmatic person..The use of open fires and wood stoves can make a significant contribution to indoor particulate matter which is a mixture of pollutants in terms of its physical,chemical and toxicological characteristics..

Stay away from any kind of smoke and stay healthy!!