<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hello All - Today I had a VERY bizarre reaction and I am trying to determine if it is gluten related or if I simply have the flu! (I know, sounds crazy!).... Today at work (I'm a teacher and share a small staff office with the department members) a colleague brought in three trays of cookies and cakes left over from a NHS induction last night. When they opened the cookie tray, it was about two feet in front of me. Mere inhalation of the cookie smell/oils/whatnot, brought about a tightening of my throat and a queasy feeling (similar reactions if I ingest gluten accidentally). I left the office, but continued coughing, etc. Still felt ill an hour later when I went back in to the office to gather up the next period's teaching resources. Is this a gluten reaction? Can you have a gluten reaction from inhalation? (I've never gotten so ill so quickly from ingesting gluten accidentally..... so I'm a bit confused.) Please let me know what you think! Kate