Windy days?

Jane · Oct 12, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
I certainly don't know if pseudomonas or cepacia is spread by wind...I don't know if anyone knows exactly how people pick up these bacterias. .</end quote></div>

Maybe not those bacteria, but many mycobacteria like the one my boys contracted come from soil. Dry dirt when it is airborne can allow bacteria to be inhaled, although I don't think in normal windy conditions it is a concern.

I found this:

Most mycobacteria live in the soil and water throughout the world. They can be found in rivers and swamps, in treated city water, public swimming pools, hot spas, humidifiers, aquariums, garden soils, food, and many other places. NTM are acquired through environmental exposure to water,soil, and dust - through inhalation, ingestion, and through breaks in the skin due to injuries, surgical procedures. Anyone can become infected, but those with lung diseases (such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis) are most likely to be affected.

Jane · Oct 12, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
I certainly don't know if pseudomonas or cepacia is spread by wind...I don't know if anyone knows exactly how people pick up these bacterias. .</end quote></div>

Maybe not those bacteria, but many mycobacteria like the one my boys contracted come from soil. Dry dirt when it is airborne can allow bacteria to be inhaled, although I don't think in normal windy conditions it is a concern.

I found this:

Most mycobacteria live in the soil and water throughout the world. They can be found in rivers and swamps, in treated city water, public swimming pools, hot spas, humidifiers, aquariums, garden soils, food, and many other places. NTM are acquired through environmental exposure to water,soil, and dust - through inhalation, ingestion, and through breaks in the skin due to injuries, surgical procedures. Anyone can become infected, but those with lung diseases (such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis) are most likely to be affected.

Jane · Oct 12, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
I certainly don't know if pseudomonas or cepacia is spread by wind...I don't know if anyone knows exactly how people pick up these bacterias. .</end quote></div>

Maybe not those bacteria, but many mycobacteria like the one my boys contracted come from soil. Dry dirt when it is airborne can allow bacteria to be inhaled, although I don't think in normal windy conditions it is a concern.

I found this:

Most mycobacteria live in the soil and water throughout the world. They can be found in rivers and swamps, in treated city water, public swimming pools, hot spas, humidifiers, aquariums, garden soils, food, and many other places. NTM are acquired through environmental exposure to water,soil, and dust - through inhalation, ingestion, and through breaks in the skin due to injuries, surgical procedures. Anyone can become infected, but those with lung diseases (such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis) are most likely to be affected.

Jane · Oct 12, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
I certainly don't know if pseudomonas or cepacia is spread by wind...I don't know if anyone knows exactly how people pick up these bacterias. .</end quote>

Maybe not those bacteria, but many mycobacteria like the one my boys contracted come from soil. Dry dirt when it is airborne can allow bacteria to be inhaled, although I don't think in normal windy conditions it is a concern.

I found this:

Most mycobacteria live in the soil and water throughout the world. They can be found in rivers and swamps, in treated city water, public swimming pools, hot spas, humidifiers, aquariums, garden soils, food, and many other places. NTM are acquired through environmental exposure to water,soil, and dust - through inhalation, ingestion, and through breaks in the skin due to injuries, surgical procedures. Anyone can become infected, but those with lung diseases (such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis) are most likely to be affected.

Jane · Oct 12, 2008

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Nightwriter</b></i>
<br />I certainly don't know if pseudomonas or cepacia is spread by wind...I don't know if anyone knows exactly how people pick up these bacterias. .</end quote>
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<br />Maybe not those bacteria, but many mycobacteria like the one my boys contracted come from soil. Dry dirt when it is airborne can allow bacteria to be inhaled, although I don't think in normal windy conditions it is a concern.
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<br />I found this:
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<br />Most mycobacteria live in the soil and water throughout the world. They can be found in rivers and swamps, in treated city water, public swimming pools, hot spas, humidifiers, aquariums, garden soils, food, and many other places. NTM are acquired through environmental exposure to water,soil, and dust - through inhalation, ingestion, and through breaks in the skin due to injuries, surgical procedures. Anyone can become infected, but those with lung diseases (such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis) are most likely to be affected.
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Nightwriter · Oct 12, 2008

Thanks for clarifying, Jane. I just didn't want to go on record saying that there is is scientific proof that you can get pseudomonas and cepacia from wind, since I didn't have the research at my fingertips. I appreciate your documentation. All I know is wind is a source of exacerbations due to many contaminents (including the aforementioned world pollution) that everybody has already stated above. And as you have noted, there are are other sources of bacteria/molds/allergens/irritants which I also avoid if I can help it.

Nightwriter · Oct 12, 2008

Thanks for clarifying, Jane. I just didn't want to go on record saying that there is is scientific proof that you can get pseudomonas and cepacia from wind, since I didn't have the research at my fingertips. I appreciate your documentation. All I know is wind is a source of exacerbations due to many contaminents (including the aforementioned world pollution) that everybody has already stated above. And as you have noted, there are are other sources of bacteria/molds/allergens/irritants which I also avoid if I can help it.

Nightwriter · Oct 12, 2008

Thanks for clarifying, Jane. I just didn't want to go on record saying that there is is scientific proof that you can get pseudomonas and cepacia from wind, since I didn't have the research at my fingertips. I appreciate your documentation. All I know is wind is a source of exacerbations due to many contaminents (including the aforementioned world pollution) that everybody has already stated above. And as you have noted, there are are other sources of bacteria/molds/allergens/irritants which I also avoid if I can help it.

Nightwriter · Oct 12, 2008

Thanks for clarifying, Jane. I just didn't want to go on record saying that there is is scientific proof that you can get pseudomonas and cepacia from wind, since I didn't have the research at my fingertips. I appreciate your documentation. All I know is wind is a source of exacerbations due to many contaminents (including the aforementioned world pollution) that everybody has already stated above. And as you have noted, there are are other sources of bacteria/molds/allergens/irritants which I also avoid if I can help it.

Nightwriter · Oct 12, 2008

Thanks for clarifying, Jane. I just didn't want to go on record saying that there is is scientific proof that you can get pseudomonas and cepacia from wind, since I didn't have the research at my fingertips. I appreciate your documentation. All I know is wind is a source of exacerbations due to many contaminents (including the aforementioned world pollution) that everybody has already stated above. And as you have noted, there are are other sources of bacteria/molds/allergens/irritants which I also avoid if I can help it.

Skye · Oct 12, 2008