I like where our conversations go. You may not realize, but you’re a friend to many of us. Keep taking care of yourself and give me more life advice:)

I also have athsma and smoke a pipe. I find it helps me regulate myself much better than the medication. The Lord of the Rings was a big influence on me as well, more specifically, the scene of Gandalf and Bilbo smoking together. I love it.

My mother has struggled with asthma her whole life. I am very familiar with how scary it can be. Stress and make it much worse and I can totally see how having a pipe can help with managing stress levels. It defiantly does for me. Take care of yourself and happy piping!

So sorry to hear about your condition. Been smoking as you know for a long time and I have smoked all this time a pipe. My late wife who never smoked in her life got cancer and died in age of 50...what I try to say that pipe smoking is not the evil behind everything. Pipe smoking is a thing that makes life more acceptable, by the way I cracked that tin of Bijou...smoking it in a Savinelli Leonardo and it's tasty so far...I haven't detect any honey yet. Take care and as always cool smokes mate.

I wish you good health Chris! You are doing splendid job. Cheers from the Czech Republic.

I started smoking pipes last year and I have asthma. I noticed that when I smoke my pipe I have no adverse reactions to the smoke. I do get a little irritation when I smoke at my local cigar shop when it is crowded. I just go outside with my pipe, calm my self down then head back in. But again, when I smoke by myself I have no issues. In also run from time to time, and found that my lung capacity has not been affected by pipe smoking Semper Fi. Keep up the great work

Man you are classy, true gentleman and this is what I like in your channel

What a good man you are ,taking time to explain to someone your "condition" that doesn't even know you!!Thank you sir for all your videos i saw many of them ,but this is one of the best 'my opinion' haha

I just sub'ed to this channel after watching several vids of this. Good channel. Pipe smoking and health. I have smoked a pipe since I was 18. I am now 57. Thirty-nine years later and I still smoke a pipe. I had congestive heart failure during the fourth of July 2019 and was hospitalized. Since then I have made great changes in my diet. I have put the booze away. But I will continue to smoke my pipe until my last dying day and hour. Only then will I quit smoking. They can't take everything from you.

You do a great job teaching people about the lifestyle of being a pipe smoker keep up the great work.

Im an asthma sufferer too and I agree that pipe smoking is a great relief for my general health due to calming effect; living with asthma is a very stressful experience generally, it is a little bit panicky at times so I agree completely with this video, some relaxation is much needed for the asthmatic person. thank you.

Chris you are one of the KZfaqrs that I started off watching for the subject matter and end up watching mainly to learn your attitude towards life and other fellow human beings.

Man i have so much respect for you! You re a true gentleman

I really enjoy your videos. I wish you the best health. Your videos help keep me company while I'm deployed in the Middle East, away from my wife and kids. Late at night a few times a week I will light up a pipe and listen to one of your videos. Makes a lot of the stress and loneliness go away. Thank you.

Hello Chris, just found your channel while watching some videos pertaining to this FDA ordeal and I will be subscribing in just a moment. I could immediately appreciate the atmosphere, calm, detailed discussion method or "etiquette" of your videos. I can agree with many other comments here. I've been a pipe smoker only since the summer of 2012 and am a member of many pipe forums/communities. Anyway, Luke the videos and will be watching several others tonight. wanted to say thank you sir and keep up the excellent work. Regards, Zach

Hey Muttonchop! I only just found this video after watching many of your others. Just wanted to wish you continued good health and send you heartfelt good wishes from here in the UK. Keep on keeping on, bro. Blessings to you.

Respect to you, keep on making great vids, you showed me how relaxing piping can be so I at least want to try it.

I also have asthma although not severe like yours, your videos have been a huge help especially this one. My grandpa always smoked a pipe so I've been very interested in keeping that tradition alive, thank you!

New to your channel, I think you're a cool, honest man. I have had asthma my whole life of 24 years, still fighting it! Thanks for putting yourself out there for us ya Piper, a real gentleman

As always, Chris.... Thank you for a great video. And for being honest. We do have a little (and growing!) family here and it's good to hear you are doing good. It was a great, reflective explanation of what's going on. Cheers, brother!

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for your calming presence. I wish you and yours, happy pipe smoking from North Carolina.

Thank you for sharing and being honest about your health, all the best to your condition. 👍

I love your honesty. I am new to pipe smoking and have been watching all of your videos. I love learning more about the culture and hobby and really dig your style. I think my favorite video so far has been your Pipe Collection video. I just stared in awe at how each one is perfect in its own way. I've never seen such a nice collection, its inspiring. Keep on keepin on, these videos are great.

The books on your shelf caught my eye. love the Iron Tower Books and the Silver Call. Tolkien is, of course, a given. Great video.

I've been watching your channel very recently - less then a month. And I find it of a great value not only due to all the advises on pipe smoking, but also because how genuinely polite, delicate and calm your manner of speaking is. It is spectacular how I had just thought whether pipe smoking affected your health somehow and stumbled upon this video. I, myself, have asthma too and lately was worried if this new interest of mine - pipe smoking - would appear harmful to me. Thank you for the video, for all the videos. Thank you for being honest with us and take care of yourself. Best wishes from Russia

I have some medical problems as well, but that never stopped me in enjoying my pipe and tobacco. You are enjoying what you like, don't mind them. Keep doing what you like and these videos, I love them.

I am sooo glad that it isnt anything to severe (not to say asthma doesnt cause problems or isnt bad), thank god please keep the vidoes up

This guy is like the Hank hill of pipe smoking. I love it.

I love your videos! Thanks for the content. Keep it up!

I, quite honestly, like your presentation. I am 78 years old. I used to smoke cigerettes quite heavily. Turning on to pipes has helped me do away with cigerettes. I am using these activated charcoal filters & I do not inhale. I am learning a lot from your various presentations. Thank you!

I have the same condition and you have what I call a "signature cough" where your family know where you are because they can hear you trying to clear your throat. Thank you for a very informative video chris

nice vid Chris. I liked it. Thanks. I like so much to see your vids.

Thanks Chris I lived with someone who suffered as you do and at times it frightened me. I’m an ex smoker but have always loved the smell of a pipe. I also have a lung complaint and people always blame the fact I was a smoker my wife blames smoking for everything even the doctors can not convince her it has nothing to do with it, I have fibrosis , they think I came into contact with asbestos at some time when I was a firefighter and it’s this that stops me from breathing to well but I would love to try my pipe again and I think the doctor would agree. You know your own body’s limits so please enjoy your smoke and think of me ( I cannot pass a tobacco shop with out going in and inhaling as deeply as I can . I love the videos please keep them coming. Phil form good old England .

Subscribers from Czechoslovakia, North Vietnam, the Union. XD I always knew this guy is from the past. :D Legend.

We love ya Chris.... Going over 14,000 Subs strong brother. Keep it up.

Cheers to your health, sir. Thank you for the video.

I wish you good health Chris! You are doing splendid job. Alexandros from Greece

I love the juxtaposition of his pipe-ware, up top, and the origin of his decision to begin smoking pipes, below.

Hi Chris, thanks a lot letting us know something so private and personal. Take care Buddy! Michael

Another great video, Chris! I wish you the best control possible of your asthma condition. I suffer from allergic sinusitis and have to be very conservative on pipesmoking. Usually a bowl a week. That's OK, I got used to it and I'm happy with the frequency of my pipesmoking. Take care and congratulations! You're channel is awesome!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

dear Sir, thx again for the video. You are the great pipe expert! And you control yourself appropriately. I wish you enjoyable time and I hope at some point to see you and shake your hand. I wish to You & Family happy piping.

You bring unbeleveable wisdom and calmness to your vids. I hope you keep making them for years!! ;)

all of love from egypt i need you to know sir im a pipe smoker from egypt and i wish you a happy life

Chris, thanks for the insightful video. I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious about your cough. I have been having an internal debate/dialogue in my head about my own pipe smoking. So, I haven't been smoking for a while. I just recently picked it back up, and have watched most of you videos. Thanks for the solid/informative videos!

If I can be a asthmatic firefighter then you can certainly enjoy your pipe. Thanks to inhalers and oral medicine I've been on the job for 8 years and never had a single asthma flair up while acting as a firefighter

I think you have mentioned you're asthma before in one of you're other vids. The anti smoking Nazis are always going to think they know better than you. I would take it with a grain of salt and keep on enjoying you're life to the fullest. Everyone who smokes understands the risks. Don't let it get to you my friend.

As much as anyone is concerned about your health, it is your business and your choice to make. I appreciate your videos and I appreciate the personal information shared with us in this video. Pipe smoking isn't what people think in terms of major health concerns. Just like anything we consume, there is a certain amount of risk. I fear most opinions on the internet aren't educated opinions as we all know. Your videos are relaxing and educational to me, I hope to watch many more in the future. Good day!

You're right about the being calm part. My friend used to have asthma attacks and by panicking it made it even worse.

I wish you good health Chris, always enjoy your videos. Happy smokes from Scotland. :)

Sorry to hear about your condition. I also am severe asthmatic the funny thing is the few things I'm not allergic smoke and smoking are on that short list. I smoked cigarettes 20yrs, I started pipe smoking and have not picked a cigarette since. I don't us my rescue inhaler near as much as I did when I smoked cigarettes. Thank you for opening up about somethings like this. ASTHMA: because of all the things we could be bad at, we suck at breathing.

You are doing a good job Chris dont worry about the rest.👍

Hey @Muttnchop Piper, I am new to pipe smoking and I'm exploring your channel. All your videos are incredibly useful. I was a cigarettes smoker, and I had coughed for a long time. Quit smoking but the cough was still there. Eventually it was chronic bronchitis. A little tip from Greece ^^, Boil oregano like tea and put some honey or boil it along with tea. (If you can't afford it's taste) Cheers

Dear Mr.Chris,Thank you for sharing this with us as friends.Your video is unique and professional. I like the way that you explain to us and this show your intelligence and high level of IQ,I am pretty sure if you want to explain any physics or chemistry also you are able to handle it.I really appreciate for your patience with some nasty people who doesn't have any talent and just want to judge the other successful people. I like your video and I try to learn from you not only how to smoking my pipe,more importantly how to like the job and duty and do things in correct and best like you . Thank for your kind support. Best Regard's

Here's hoping you're well, Mr. Sheets. I'm having to watch reruns of your videos.

Thanks for the video presentation.

Good stuff mate. Glad you found something that works for you. Don't let these puritans try and tell you the "correct" way to live your life.

A gentle handshake. .. and true respect.. from India..

I have asthma (though very mild) and smoke a pipe too so I get your situation and your right asthma issues doesn't really relate to pipe smoking since you don't inhale unless you do it in a non ventilated room that fills with the smoke. Pipe smoking has never caused any wheezing or congestion for me. I'm sure you know this, but there are a lot of anti-smoking people who troll everyone who smokes on youtube and try to scare or shame them out of doing it. We are all adults and should make our own decisions about what is right for us. Thanks for the video!

That's a tough condition Chris, but it sounds like you have a handle on it now. My Mom was a heavy cigarette smoker and had asthma. I remember her attacks, they were scary as hell. Thanks for the explanation, I had noticed the cough, but I figured it was just a cough and you were aware of it, so not my business. Glad you are doing well.Take care,Stephen

Very brave to talk about your condition, my daughter suffers from asthma , i so enjoy your videos my friend keep up the good work and happy piping to you sir

very nice explanation. Although you owe nobody but still you made it crystal clear.

Great video Chris..... All I know is....pipe smoking really does slow me down. When I just need my nic fix I have a cigarette. .. but when I want to slow down... I grab my pipe. Thanks for sharing about your health and the fact it is not pipe smoking that is the cause. Happy Puffing Mike.

Very informative and well thought out vlog.

Hey Chris, i got this condition aswell the condition i have is called outward filterless speaking , ITS NONE OF THERES OR ANYONES BUSINESS , just wanted to say im sorry that you felt you had to defend yourself and pipesmoking , but wanted to say thank you for caring enough that you wanted to let ppl kno , cuz if it wuda been me all thry wida gotten is " my life is my flippin business " or worse ! Keepem comin brother

Sorry to hear about the Asthma. I have it, too, but not as bad. I have a little cough too, but I just started smoking pipes again, after about a dozen years away from it.

I appreciate this vid…I’m 45, new to pipes and just encountered a hemorrhoid incident from lifting too much weight thinking I’m still 25. 🤦🏼‍♂️ …ugh

Thank you for sharing your videos with us, greatly appreciated! Happy piping!

I love how you mentioned Czechoslovakia. Sadly to mention we split and now we are two separate countries, although we have very pleasant relationship. I have the very same condition you have and im 18. I am just getting into pipe smoking but im not sure if its a good idea due to this.

I don't think you owe anybody an explanation but then again it's still a good topic worth discussing. By the way, I'm a subscriber based in the Philippines.

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

longhaullarry here thanks to Muttnchop piper for the info about blend club ..I've watched it a bit but need to watch more...like I mentioned before some of the blends I see on your sight as well what you have talked about sound soooooooo good but hard to get. Even on Ebay hard to get ..if I may on you should try is an English blend called (king St W Legend) .This blend is very good in my peterson Marktwain commeritive 1835 - 1985 gold band pipe that I picked up at an antique sale it's in great shape. Thought I would shear it ...but you must try the King St W Legend...thanks again happy pipe to you and all...

You are such a good man, and i very much like watching your videos although i am not a pipe smoker, not had any thoughts of trying it yet.

thanks for sharing and concerning, good video.

I also have asthma. I will tell you this, when I switched from cigarettes to a pipe, I stopped having the issues I had as a cigarette smoker. I attribute that completely to the fact that I was no longer inhaling the smoke. Like you, I have to watch my symptoms and stay on top of my meds. But I honestly think smoking a pipe has had no ill effects on my asthma. So, I completely concur with what you say.

Im in the same boat with severe asthma, I also love the relaxing effects of pipe smoking on my lungs. Heres a fun fact, Saint Bernadette was prescribed snuff by her Doctor to help control her asthma.

thank for explaining your azma part of your health to us

great video....your the mcarthur of ytpc..thank you sir!!

I understand where you are coming from. I lived in Florida for 4 years and the water in the air made it horrible for me, I was at the gym and just about stopped breathing with the combination of the exertion and the humidity. I'm almost always hacking up phlegm from my chest and throat. Just started smoking pipe I use briar, a poker pipe I carved from a magnolia branch, and a yello bole brylon in the mail (Sue me for using it haha) it helps me think and relax. Anyway thank you for sharing this video with us

I just love Your videos all a very educational and wish we can smoke ones together , keep good work making those videos God Bless You !

Thank you for sharing these information, but I am sorry that you reveal some of these info against your will. I really appreciate your honesty and I wish you easy, fresh breathing. I did my homework and as you said it was much harder than I thought.

Thank you for sharing, I'm sorry that immature, opinionated viewers caused you to feel the need to explain yourself and clear your name a bit. Aside from that God bless you, I'm glad you have adequate treatment and can share with us the hobby that enhances your life and also treats your condition, keep on piping, and keep sharing your experience with us!

Great video once again! I have cold air induced and allergic type asthma. Pipe smoking has never caused me any problems of course I'm never inhaling when smoking. Acid reflux and heartburn and other issues will make you cough too. THanks Muttonchop

by the way you also have a subscriber from Egypt and thats me. wish u all the best

Nice video, sir. Caring for another human being is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it can become a little overbearing. Good job explaining what asthma is :). 'Till next time, happy piping to you too!

I had asthma trouble when I was very young. The symptoms felt exactly like wearing a surgical mask. Restricted airflow, premature exhaustion, light-headedness, and migraines to follow.

1:00 you've got subscribers from Rio de Janeiro, huh? Well, you've just got yourself another one! Cheers from Rio!

well spoken sir very good explanation of astma I my self have a condition named copd and smoke pipe already 35 years without a problem but only enjoyment just subscribed to your chanel so keep the videos coming thanx

You are a good hearted man. Sorry about your condition. Breathing issues sucks no punt intended. In the KZfaq world you are always going to have trolls, anti nannies, and people that just can't help themselves. Take care and be well.

Hi Chirs, mid my curious asking ,if was you smoking cigarettes or cigars in your past,as I doing for over 30 year although now, reaching my 50ies,am starting to switching back to my pipes. which seems to be much harder a task that I firstly thought , All Right,so much for that,Thank you ,and be well, Paul

Smoking as an asthma cure? Seems unlikely but it is a true fact. If you don't inhale, and most pipe smokers don't, using a pipe can be a healthy endeavour. I have asthma nervosa, and the anti stress properties of pipe smoking really help. I live in Venezuela and here there are almost no medicines, so tobacco is a sort of natural remedy. Glad you explained the reason for your cough! ☺ The current correct cultural truth about tobacco is short sighted and fanatical, perhaps will be more tolerant in the future? I really hope so! Peter

Explain ""(leukoplakia)"" and tobacco please answer I would love to hear what you think please and thank you

This is a sincere answer to a question. There is almost NO toilet paper, public transport is every day worse, and of course asthma inhalers are unavailable, the crime rate is incredible, inflation is the highest in the world... The people in government are rich, very rich. Pipe Tobacco is now a luxury. When there is government control of the production and distribution of all goods only those with contacts can get them. Normal people become beggars, that my friend is life in this paradise. I got a pre-transition Barling this week for about the equivalent of one (yes 1) US Dollar. The use of a pipe is fortunately a relaxing anti-stress medicine. And because this are videos about pipes I ask your pardon and won't say anything more about something not directly pipe related.Peter

I really enjoy watching you and your videos. Mean people and their comments suck! Lol. Thank you for your videos, and your openness. Since we are being honest, I have hemorrhoids and sometimes my farts smell really bad.lol. Just kidding, they always smell bad!👍

All the best! From Denmark!

Ahaaaaaa yes!! The chop is now gone world wide! CHOP MANIA.. World wide 😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵... But seriously though I have similar problems.. which I had years and years before I ever smoked a pipe... One just has to be aware.. As long as you are absolutely feeling good.. You are.... Take care brother great job as always by the way I'm looking at that tin of Presbyterian on your shelf and I'm actually smoking it right now for the very first time and it's tremendous

Thanks for letting us know about that. I thought it was a general cough nothing to do with smoking your pipe. I had no idea that you had asthma. By the way my wife has started pipe smoking with me. She used to smoke cigarettes for a while then quit. She thought that since pipe smoking was a safer alternative and liked smoking, she would give it a try and she seems to like it . So now we have something else we can do together. Thought i would share that with you. happy piping.

Merci pour la vidéo! De Bretagne en France

I see a blue, red, and green book behind you on your shelf...are those LotR?

I also have asthma. I smoked cigarettes for 12 years. I switched to pipe smoking much like you did, with the caveat that I became intrigued, not by The Lord of the Rings, but by the scene in The Hobbit where the party of drawfs, led by Thorin, were smoking pipe and singing song in Bilbo's home, right before setting out on their journey. I have been pipe smoking ever since and have come to understand the totality of why it is considered a hobby. Through a regime of intermittent fasting, ketogenic dieting and moderate, daily exercise, the chronic inflammation that is the definition of chronic asthma does not bother me anymore. My respiratory specialist has even downgraded my daily management medication, and I live relatively asthma free due to this lifestyle, which includes pipe tobacco (2-4 bowls a day). I said all that to say this: people tend to distill the question of health and tobacco use down to "do you use tobacco?"...period. They don't know any better, and besides, there are very few studies that isolate pipe tobacco use from simply "tobacco use" out there. As anecdotal as I know it sounds, I've dramatically improved my chronic inflammation issues associated with my asthma with lifestyle changes associated with diet and exercise, in spite of my tobacco use. I'm not endorsing the habit (hobby), I just felt compelled to comment because our lives are similar in that regard. God Bless.