Bummer. Pipe and cigar don't (normally) get inhaled, so I don't expect it would be harmful, but don't take that as medical advice. I don't touch modern cigarettes with all the nasty chemicals they put in it, but also because I don't think smoke belongs in lungs at all to begin with.

I only fairly recently started, first cigar just a few years ago, and this pipe my wife bought me for Christmas, but I find it a fun and relaxing pastime. Early morning and late evenings are best.