[Smokin' Joe]

So I stopped smoking. But I had to give up more than one job because of exposure to smoke and I had to curtail many of the social events and political events - conferences, etc, because, even tho' by then smoking wasn't allowed in the convention halls, it filtered thru' the air vents...and I would end up with a two week bout of sinusitis for attending one meeting.

So you don't get sinusitus any more?

Or, honestly, are there other things which set it off, like industrial cleaners, waxes, the fumes from new carpet or vinyl?

Check for your own health, not just to answer my question.

It is fashionable to blame all the evils of our society on cigarette smoke (in less than homeopathic quantities), and an easy out for the medical profession.

[SheLion]

 So you don't get sinusitus any more?

Or, honestly, are there other things which set it off, like industrial cleaners, waxes, the fumes from new carpet or vinyl?

I know the pollen this year almost gagged me, along with all the dust the farmers are kicking up since they started planting.  It's been a rough spring.  Very dry ( not now, we finally got rain), but the dust and the pollen was killing me.

[maine-iac7]

Or, honestly, are there other things which set it off, like industrial cleaners, waxes, the fumes from new carpet or vinyl?

Last place I worked, yes - all new carpets, formaldehyde glued cubbies, no windows allowed open, etc...Since I retired - 8 years ago - not ONE case of sinusitis.

and your point is?