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[QueenOfCelts]

You maybe misunderstood. I have asthma. Medically documented. I take two medications daily for it, and use a rescue inhaler. Or is that not enough for you? Smoke can trigger an asthmatic reaction in me. Perfume can trigger an allergic reaction in me. Asthma and allergies are two very different things. I could DIE from an asthmatic attack. In my case some (NOT ALL) fragrances can cause my sinuses to fill. This is not deadly to me. Big difference.



I agree. If someone is wearing too much perfume I might say something loudly like "Man it stinks out here, someone's been bathing in perfume." But because they are unpleasant to be near doesn't mean they are affecting my health. Yes, it would be tacky of me to say so, but it's equally tacky for someone to wear that much fragrance--YUCK!



Then why not book a smoking room? Then you wouldn't have the problem. Smoking in a non-smoking area is just rude IMHO, particularly if someone tells you they have a medical condition that you are affecting in an adverse way. BTW--I wouldn't ask you to leave, just to not smoke on your balcony while I was on mine. Sorry, but my right to health trumps your right to smoke. Carry on with the cocktail if you'd like!

Anne

1. I did misunderstand. It must be very difficult for you.

2. I see you are passive aggressive judging by the way you handle someone with too much perfume on. LOL If I pass near someone with body odor, I hold my breath and move quickly away. Very quickly. I think maybe too many people worry about others being "tacky". My DH's Grandmother judges people for things like that and then can't figure out why no one wants to be around her. Go figure.

3. I don't get a smoking room for two reasons. My son shouldn't be around smoke and I don't want to. It's really that simple. Mama loves a cig with a cocktail.

One more thing. I smoke on my balcony when I want to and unfortunately my attitude is just like yours....go inside until I am done.

 

[QueenOfCelts]

I will preface my remarks with the following statement: I am not a smoker. Never have been a smoker.
I am a nurse. Have cared for many respiratory patients in my 22 years.

I would think that someone with asthma so sensitive that smoke from a balcony next door in a hotel can cause a potentially fatal reaction probably shouldn't be wandering around WDW.

If you need a rescue inhaler because someone on a hotel balcony outside 10-15 feet from you is smoking, then your disease is not being properly managed. There are many oral medications now that dramatically decerease the need for rescue inhalers. If you are taking two oral medications and still require rescue inhalers for cigarette smoke from another balcony outside, then discuss with your doctor changing your regime, because it's really ineffective for your level of disease.

And quite frankly, no right of yours trumps any right of mine, healthor otherwise. That's the problem when you start bringing up those "rights"...yours are not more important, despite what you may think.

Well said. My DH was just making the exact same point to me when your response popped up.

 

[ducklite]

I will preface my remarks with the following statement: I am not a smoker. Never have been a smoker.
I am a nurse. Have cared for many respiratory patients in my 22 years.

I would think that someone with asthma so sensitive that smoke from a balcony next door in a hotel can cause a potentially fatal reaction probably shouldn't be wandering around WDW.

If you need a rescue inhaler because someone on a hotel balcony outside 10-15 feet from you is smoking, then your disease is not being properly managed. There are many oral medications now that dramatically decerease the need for rescue inhalers. If you are taking two oral medications and still require rescue inhalers for cigarette smoke from another balcony outside, then discuss with your doctor changing your regime, because it's really ineffective for your level of disease.

And quite frankly, no right of yours trumps any right of mine, healthor otherwise. That's the problem when you start bringing up those "rights"...yours are not more important, despite what you may think.

I use Advair and Singulair, the two most effective medications for my asthma. My asthma is controlled as long as I stay away from my triggers. Getting a single whiff of smoke from someone walking past with a cigarette isn't a problem. Being subjected to someone smoking 10 feet and upwind of me is. When I'm in a park, I can simply walk further away. I can't detach my balcony and move it.

Florida has been very progressive in it's laws in regards to the rights of people to clean air, and I have a feeling ti's jsut a metter of time before they ban smoking in any area (including outside) that isn't on your personal private property. Then this will be moot. And I do believe my NEED to breathe is more important than someone's WANT to smoke.

Anne

 

[ducklite]

1. I did misunderstand. It must be very difficult for you.

2. I see you are passive aggressive judging by the way you handle someone with too much perfume on. LOL If I pass near someone with body odor, I hold my breath and move quickly away. Very quickly. I think maybe too many people worry about others being "tacky". My DH's Grandmother judges people for things like that and then can't figure out why no one wants to be around her. Go figure.

3. I don't get a smoking room for two reasons. My son shouldn't be around smoke and I don't want to. It's really that simple. Mama loves a cig with a cocktail.

One more thing. I smoke on my balcony when I want to and unfortunately my attitude is just like yours....go inside until I am done.

It would be less difficult if people would be more considerate. As far as "judgeing people", it's kind of hard to not jsuge someone who smells like a French ***** House.

As far as your son, I applaud you for not wanting to subject him to your unhealthy habit, but why is it OK to subject others to it?

Anne

 

[safetymom]

The OP's question has been answered and this is turning into a debate. So the thread will be closed. Thank you for your understanding.