Cigarettes May Cause Infections

lightning9191 · 01-29-2010, 01:50 PM

Interesting, but not surprising given it is a natural product. I would think that cigarettes would have higher concentrations of microbes due to the tobacco being chopped up and homogenization (think hamburger vs steak). It's possible that long-filler cigars would have lower levels due to this effect. I'm surprised that they haven't tried to plate them out yet.

Buena Fortuna · 01-29-2010, 02:27 PM

In cigars, which do you think would have more bacteria, hand rolled or machine?

lightning9191 · 01-29-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

In cigars, which do you think would have more bacteria, hand rolled or machine?

I think we'd have to investigate it.....I can see how either could have more. I guess it depends on how clean the roller's hands are.....

JE3146 · 01-29-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

In cigars, which do you think would have more bacteria, hand rolled or machine?

Aren't tobacco leaves acidic?

lightning9191 · 01-29-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

Aren't tobacco leaves acidic?

If they have ammonia, I'd be more willing to bet my money on neutral-basic. Pry also depends on the stage of production/fermentation.

M1903A1 · 01-29-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

If they have ammonia, I'd be more willing to bet my money on neutral-basic. Pry also depends on the stage of production/fermentation.

My recollection (from ages--and probably a prior Jungle--ago) is that cigar smoke is alkaline, which is why it is so irritating if you inhale it.

stitch · 01-29-2010, 06:35 PM

Oh Horse Puckey and BS ... I get so sick of this crap.
I've smoked cigarettes since I was 12 (Roll my own) Cigars since I was in my 20's (I'll be 52 on Monday) I eat red meat, eggs and REAL Butter and I drink coffee and Bourbon ... I am NEVER "Sick"...
I've survived a broken neck, fractured spine, brain injury, shrapenel wounds and Life in general .... My blood preasure is what most people would beg for and my oxigen level is always 97-98% (Hey I live at 7,100 ft.)
It's all about ATTITUDE and FORTITUDE ... If you refuse to get sick...
You won't.
I wish all these BS "Experts" would just take a hike.
Sorry .... Rant over ... Where's my gass of Bourbon ...

01-29-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigarettes May Cause Infections Interesting, but not surprising given it is a natural product. I would think that cigarettes would have higher concentrations of microbes due to the tobacco being chopped up and homogenization (think hamburger vs steak). It's possible that long-filler cigars would have lower levels due to this effect. I'm surprised that they haven't tried to plate them out yet. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

01-29-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigarettes May Cause Infections In cigars, which do you think would have more bacteria, hand rolled or machine? __________________ Build a man a fire and he will be warm for hours. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

01-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#7
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Cigarettes May Cause Infections Oh Horse Puckey and BS ... I get so sick of this crap. I've smoked cigarettes since I was 12 (Roll my own) Cigars since I was in my 20's (I'll be 52 on Monday) I eat red meat, eggs and REAL Butter and I drink coffee and Bourbon ... I am NEVER "Sick"... I've survived a broken neck, fractured spine, brain injury, shrapenel wounds and Life in general .... My blood preasure is what most people would beg for and my oxigen level is always 97-98% (Hey I live at 7,100 ft.) It's all about ATTITUDE and FORTITUDE ... If you refuse to get sick... You won't. I wish all these BS "Experts" would just take a hike. Sorry .... Rant over ... Where's my gass of Bourbon ... __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.