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Hi everyone,

I posted a question a while back about second hand smoke and if it carries
any gluten properties.  I did not receive any responses back then so I
thought I'd try again. I remember reading the posting that prompted me to
ask this question.  It was about gluten in cigarettes and cigars.  Is the
gluten in the tobacco itself, the filters, where???  And if in fact there is
gluten, does it burn up or become airborne?  I recall my children being at a
birthday party where there were people smoking.  When we got home after
being at the party for about 4 hours my two celiac children had terrible
tummy aches, and seemed a bit congested.  I was certain they did not ingest
any gluten as I bring all of their own food to such occasions.  It was after
I read the posting about gluten in cigarettes that made me think maybe it
was the smoke.  They are very rarely around smoke so it could be they are
just sensitive to it but I would like to be sure.  If anyone knows anyting
about this subject please let me know :)

Thanks,
Chris in  Ontario