Whitney Says “Eff The Tabloids And Their Stinking Drug Allegations…I Had Allergies Dammit!!!”

We reported earlier this week that Whitney Houston was experiencing “drug related” issues that cause her to cancel shows:

It was allergies, not a relapse, says Whitney Houston, who’s now out of the hospital and eager to return to the stage. “I’m feeling great,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I’m just ready to move on and continue my world tour.” Hospitalized earlier this week for an upper respiratory infection, Houston postponed the first four shows of her European tour, fueling tabloid speculation that she’s in a downward drug spiral. Houston calls such reports “ridiculous” and says, “At this point, I just don’t respond. I don’t even read it.” Checking into a hospital in Paris was doctor’s orders. “My health is terrific,” says the singer, 46. “But this is a time when I get a lot of allergies.”

Allergies are kicking everyone’s dollars this Spring, but cancelling a tour our them sounds a bit far-fetched, don’t ya think, Nippy??