CF and Farms

[65rosessamurai]

Just beware of onion patches, I recall hearing somewhere that the onions were what triggered the B. Cepacia....but probably going to a Garlic Farm would be good for ya!
The only bad experience I had at a farm (not even really a "farm", just had horses and ten acres of land) was while helping with bailing hay, I had a nasty rash on my thighs. Probably due to the irritation of the hay, I would use my thigh to boost the bailed hay onto the wagon.
Keeping up on your salts and water (basically electrolite) levels would be wise, as to not dehydrate in the summer heat...

 

[65rosessamurai]

Just beware of onion patches, I recall hearing somewhere that the onions were what triggered the B. Cepacia....but probably going to a Garlic Farm would be good for ya!
The only bad experience I had at a farm (not even really a "farm", just had horses and ten acres of land) was while helping with bailing hay, I had a nasty rash on my thighs. Probably due to the irritation of the hay, I would use my thigh to boost the bailed hay onto the wagon.
Keeping up on your salts and water (basically electrolite) levels would be wise, as to not dehydrate in the summer heat...

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[thefrogprincess]

My grandfather was a farmer and cattle rancher. I was always over there, running around in the barn, playing on the haystacks and never had a problem.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[robert321]

farms can be a really fun experience for children and adults alike don't let cf screw it up for you, stay hydrated and you should be fine as long as you're not alergic to hay, then just take allergy meds cause there isn't much avoiding the hay at a farm. Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote></div>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote></div>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote></div>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote></div>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>

 

[Jane]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>robert321</b></i>

Yeah there are "risks" from dirt and things like that but there are probably more risks from public bathrooms.</end quote>

Yes, but there is a difference in the bacteria (bacteria or mycobacteria). Myco is very difficult to treat in CF patients. Just use caution, as always.



What is the difference between tuberculosis (TB) and NTM?
The Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refers to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (TB). Every year in the United States approximately two people per 100,000 population develop infections caused by these lesser-known "cousins" of TB and leprosy. In fact, for unknown reasons, data suggest that there may be rising numbers of cases in certain parts of the country. The most common NTM's that require treatment are M. avium complex, M. kansasii, M. absussus, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. terrae, M. xenopi, and M. simiae.

Unlike TB, which is spread from person to person, NTM infections are not considered contagious. There is no evidence that the infection can be transmitted from one person to another. Just how and why people become infected with NTM is not clear. Although the germs are found easily in water and soil, they do not affect most people. Doctors believe that some people who become infected have an unknown defect in their lung structure or function or in their immune systems. People who have damaged lung tissue from diseases such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or previous TB infection appear to be at greater risk for developing a NTM infection. People who are immunocompromised such as those who receive strong immunosuppressant medications such as prednisone, remicaid, etc. have a greater risk of developing a NTM infection that affects all organs of the body, not only the lungs. Patients with AIDS may also develop NTM infections.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/nts-mycobac/about/index.aspx?#what">http://www.nationaljewish.org/...about/index.aspx?#what</a>