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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Asthma / October 2003California Fires = Gasp
Anyone else having a miserable time with these California fires? I'm surprised that it hasn't been more widely reported, but the smoke out here is painful on my asthma. You betcha! I live in San Diego and the smoke has become increasingly worse. Unfortunately, my electronic air filter went down, so I'm becomeing increasingly worse as well. All AQI measurements have been btwn 150 and 200 south of San Bernadino, with 100 and above listed as unhealthy. With even moderate Santa Ana winds the smoke was blown out to sea. Now that the winds have shifted, the particles are descending on shore. I'm afraid we'll have to gasp for a couple of more days at the very least. Al Fisher afisherjr@aol.com > You betcha! I live in San Diego and the smoke has become increasingly worse. > Unfortunately, my electronic air filter went down, so I'm becomeing [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > have shifted, the particles are descending on shore. I'm afraid we'll have to > gasp for a couple of more days at the very least. I live in East County and the fires were, at one point, within 3-5 miles northeast of us. The air quality inside my house is fine. I don't have air conditioning or a whole-house fan; I just closed everything up when I started to smell smoke on Sunday morning and we've kept opening and closing the doors to a minimum. No problems. I'm sure if I tried to hang around outside, I'd have issues but all is fine in here.  SignatureBe well, Barbara (Julian [6], Aurora [4], and Vernon's [19mo] mom) This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "Use repeatedly for severe damage." -- Directions on shampoo bottle Daddy: You're up with the chickens this morning. Aurora: No, I'm up with my dolls! All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful. Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman I wish you luck what with the spread of the fire to the east! The problem here is that the coastal marine layer brings everything down to ground level where it was carried over us before. At least we have the electronic air filter back on the line after replacing our furnace. Al Fisher afisherjr@aol.com Put on a mask if you have one. Walk to your car. Drive to the Mall. Find an appliance store. Buy HEPA filter air cleaning machines for each room you breathe in. And one for your car. If you can find them. By now the cheaper brands (Honeywell, Vornado et al) are probably sold out in the fire areas. So get an Austin. Don't make your lungs pay for not having a HEPA. Max out your credit card and save on medical bills later. By the way Al if the eectronic machine you have is a Sharper Image ozone accumulator THROW IT AWAY or, better yet, unplug it and send it back for a refund. It is a very bad thing. But first get yourself a HEPA Now OK? |
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