Windy days?

kitomd21 · Oct 10, 2008

Okay...I hope this isn't an oddball question - do any of you avoid windy days by limiting outdoor time? I'm wondering this as I look outside and see the dirt flying about in the wind. Do you think that the airborne dirt is harboring pseudomonas or cepacia (or other bacteria)? Should I avoid taking my daughter out on these days?

kitomd21 · Oct 10, 2008

Okay...I hope this isn't an oddball question - do any of you avoid windy days by limiting outdoor time? I'm wondering this as I look outside and see the dirt flying about in the wind. Do you think that the airborne dirt is harboring pseudomonas or cepacia (or other bacteria)? Should I avoid taking my daughter out on these days?

kitomd21 · Oct 10, 2008

Okay...I hope this isn't an oddball question - do any of you avoid windy days by limiting outdoor time? I'm wondering this as I look outside and see the dirt flying about in the wind. Do you think that the airborne dirt is harboring pseudomonas or cepacia (or other bacteria)? Should I avoid taking my daughter out on these days?

kitomd21 · Oct 10, 2008

Okay...I hope this isn't an oddball question - do any of you avoid windy days by limiting outdoor time? I'm wondering this as I look outside and see the dirt flying about in the wind. Do you think that the airborne dirt is harboring pseudomonas or cepacia (or other bacteria)? Should I avoid taking my daughter out on these days?

kitomd21 · Oct 10, 2008

Okay...I hope this isn't an oddball question - do any of you avoid windy days by limiting outdoor time? I'm wondering this as I look outside and see the dirt flying about in the wind. Do you think that the airborne dirt is harboring pseudomonas or cepacia (or other bacteria)? Should I avoid taking my daughter out on these days?

Nightwriter · Oct 10, 2008

Hi Katie,

I think this is a great question. My doctor wants me to stay in on windy days or if I have to go out I have to wear a particulate mask. Wind can spread all kinds of things. I would assume bacterias as you mentioned -- but also molds, pollen, and particulates from all kinds of air pollution which has been even worse from global warming. In fact, we are even getting pollution from places like China blowing our way.

Best case scenario is to stay indoors. If you have to take the baby out -- I've never seen a particulate mask for a baby, but the next best thing is a silk mask (again maybe no baby masks) because the fibers are very close together, or you can just using a silk scarf to cover the nose and mouth. Of course I would check with the doctor to make sure this is appropriate for a baby.

From my personal experience, I have gotten horrible exacerbations that were triggered from being outside on a windy day without using a mask.

Nightwriter · Oct 10, 2008

Hi Katie,

I think this is a great question. My doctor wants me to stay in on windy days or if I have to go out I have to wear a particulate mask. Wind can spread all kinds of things. I would assume bacterias as you mentioned -- but also molds, pollen, and particulates from all kinds of air pollution which has been even worse from global warming. In fact, we are even getting pollution from places like China blowing our way.

Best case scenario is to stay indoors. If you have to take the baby out -- I've never seen a particulate mask for a baby, but the next best thing is a silk mask (again maybe no baby masks) because the fibers are very close together, or you can just using a silk scarf to cover the nose and mouth. Of course I would check with the doctor to make sure this is appropriate for a baby.

From my personal experience, I have gotten horrible exacerbations that were triggered from being outside on a windy day without using a mask.

Nightwriter · Oct 10, 2008

Hi Katie,

I think this is a great question. My doctor wants me to stay in on windy days or if I have to go out I have to wear a particulate mask. Wind can spread all kinds of things. I would assume bacterias as you mentioned -- but also molds, pollen, and particulates from all kinds of air pollution which has been even worse from global warming. In fact, we are even getting pollution from places like China blowing our way.

Best case scenario is to stay indoors. If you have to take the baby out -- I've never seen a particulate mask for a baby, but the next best thing is a silk mask (again maybe no baby masks) because the fibers are very close together, or you can just using a silk scarf to cover the nose and mouth. Of course I would check with the doctor to make sure this is appropriate for a baby.

From my personal experience, I have gotten horrible exacerbations that were triggered from being outside on a windy day without using a mask.

Nightwriter · Oct 10, 2008

Hi Katie,

I think this is a great question. My doctor wants me to stay in on windy days or if I have to go out I have to wear a particulate mask. Wind can spread all kinds of things. I would assume bacterias as you mentioned -- but also molds, pollen, and particulates from all kinds of air pollution which has been even worse from global warming. In fact, we are even getting pollution from places like China blowing our way.

Best case scenario is to stay indoors. If you have to take the baby out -- I've never seen a particulate mask for a baby, but the next best thing is a silk mask (again maybe no baby masks) because the fibers are very close together, or you can just using a silk scarf to cover the nose and mouth. Of course I would check with the doctor to make sure this is appropriate for a baby.

From my personal experience, I have gotten horrible exacerbations that were triggered from being outside on a windy day without using a mask.

Nightwriter · Oct 10, 2008

Hi Katie,
 
 I think this is a great question. My doctor wants me to stay in on windy days or if I have to go out I have to wear a particulate mask. Wind can spread all kinds of things. I would assume bacterias as you mentioned -- but also molds, pollen, and particulates from all kinds of air pollution which has been even worse from global warming. In fact, we are even getting pollution from places like China blowing our way.
 
 Best case scenario is to stay indoors. If you have to take the baby out -- I've never seen a particulate mask for a baby, but the next best thing is a silk mask (again maybe no baby masks) because the fibers are very close together, or you can just using a silk scarf to cover the nose and mouth. Of course I would check with the doctor to make sure this is appropriate for a baby.
 
 From my personal experience, I have gotten horrible exacerbations that were triggered from being outside on a windy day without using a mask.

Jane · Oct 10, 2008

We have not been told to avoid being outside on windy days, but we have been told to stay away from airborne dirt (like when gardening). When my boys played baseball, many times it was so bad WE couldn't breathe.

Good question

Jane · Oct 10, 2008

We have not been told to avoid being outside on windy days, but we have been told to stay away from airborne dirt (like when gardening). When my boys played baseball, many times it was so bad WE couldn't breathe.

Good question

Jane · Oct 10, 2008

We have not been told to avoid being outside on windy days, but we have been told to stay away from airborne dirt (like when gardening). When my boys played baseball, many times it was so bad WE couldn't breathe.

Good question

Jane · Oct 10, 2008

We have not been told to avoid being outside on windy days, but we have been told to stay away from airborne dirt (like when gardening). When my boys played baseball, many times it was so bad WE couldn't breathe.

Good question

Jane · Oct 10, 2008

We have not been told to avoid being outside on windy days, but we have been told to stay away from airborne dirt (like when gardening). When my boys played baseball, many times it was so bad WE couldn't breathe.
 
 Good question

MrsBrown1110 · Oct 10, 2008