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Melanie - 05 Jul 2006 20:03 GMT
It's killing me. Thank god for Symbicort. Not sure if its the cold air
the air conditioning unit is putting out or all the dust that its
blowing around. I'm pretty good outside the office. Inside the office I
start wheezing and have to use my inhaler.

I have no sick days left to use this year. I leave the office for an
hour every lunch break which helps but then when I come back in I
suffer again.

So, next year I think I'll take my 4 weeks vacation in July. Maybe I'll
take an extra one month leave of absence. LOL

So, anything I can do? I asked the maintenance engineer but he said
there is nothing to be done, its free flow. No hepa filters in sight.

Oh we moved office last November and since then I've been miserable.
New building sux.

Working for a living sux.

~Melanie
k8vf_mark@centurytel.net - 06 Jul 2006 12:58 GMT
> It's killing me. Thank god for Symbicort. Not sure if its the cold air
> the air conditioning unit is putting out or all the dust that its
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> ~Melanie

Ask the maintenence engineer if the filters have been changed regularly
AND if they are installed to completely cover the opening. This is
especially important if they are roll filters(dont know how big your
facility is).
ALSO, ask him if the drain pans are set up to drain completely. If not,
mold can develop and form in the pans and drains.
There is no excuse for this being allowed. Ask him to check it, please.

If he is a real Engineer( I am, licensed and worked for 33 years in the
trade) he will know the answers and will be glad to check if he
doesn't.  Remember to ask him in a way which will be properly received
and not accusatory.

If there are cooling towers, you may be getting vapor from the drift
which accompanies them.  The cooling towers must be serviced also.
Drained, and treated regularly.
Remember it was the cooling towers which killed the guys in
Pennsylvania-Legionaires Disease.

Proper maintenance prevents all of these problems.

Mark
mcs - 09 Jul 2006 23:37 GMT
Mark you know anything about this?
http://www.nbc10.com/localexperts/7274836/detail.html

>> It's killing me. Thank god for Symbicort. Not sure if its the cold air
>> the air conditioning unit is putting out or all the dust that its
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> Mark
k8vf_mark@centurytel.net - 10 Jul 2006 14:05 GMT
> Mark you know anything about this?
> http://www.nbc10.com/localexperts/7274836/detail.html

I am not familiar with that particular unit.
If you are looking at one, get your LOCAL HVAC contractor to recommend
one. In fact have several quote you. They go in quickly, a couple
hours, dont use much power.

I had a unit on my furnace/A.C. unit a few years ago. It worked pretty
well but it took more than annual maintenence. PERSONALLY, I didn't
think it was any better than the best element filter.

After a year or so my power pack gave up the ghost, so I decided not to
bother with it.

I recommmend you get one which fits on the furnace intake in place of a
large element filter. My rationale is that if you dont like the
performance, you can buy the large whole house filter cartridge and
slip it in place to eliminate the electronic.
Mine was about 4 inches thick and the filter lasted for nearly a year
before replacement.

You can also do this if you move, thus taking it with you.

The newer electronics may be better than mine was, but the HEPA house
filters are very good.

What I use here is the 3M highest rated filters, MERV 11 rated, and
tape it all around to preclude any leakage.  I run it when we vacuum or
dust.
It works great for me. Remember, the dirtier it gets, the better it
works.(as long as it is not plugged).

Best regards.
Mark
SQ - 26 Jul 2006 22:48 GMT
For me, it's not the filter or dust, it's the cold air, period.  I got
really sick the other day when
I fell asleep with the AC on. It's a major trigger for me.

Another one is leaving a window open at night, even during the summer.
I sleep under several warm blankets year round.

I don't have asthma, but bronchitis (mild) and I have been warned that
if not
careful, it can turn into asthma.
 
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