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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 4, 2019 7:52:20 GMT -8
I decided to create an elevated pad in the basement to hold our new washer and drier. The appliances sit in a low corner of the basement (near the water supply and vent aperture) that collects water in the rare occasion of water incursion through the rear stairwell. I did not want the appliances sitting in a pool of water.
The area was very dusty and dirty, so I swept and scrubbed the cement before applying the hydraulic cement. This morning, I feel hungover. I am sure it is from the dust (I should have worn a mask).
This happened to me several years ago when I dismantled a wood deck in back. I cut up a lot of wood that had probably been treated with arsenic. I felt hungover for several days, and took sulphur pills for about a month to treat any possible poisoning.
Has anyone else experienced this type of hangover?
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Post by BigLoad on Feb 4, 2019 8:03:05 GMT -8
Sometimes heavy dust exposure makes me congested for a day or two.
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Post by zeke on Feb 4, 2019 8:10:59 GMT -8
Mold could've been present in both projects.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 4, 2019 8:20:40 GMT -8
Mold could've been present in both projects. On cement floors?
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Post by FamilySherpa on Feb 4, 2019 8:22:44 GMT -8
Not sure i've ever felt hungover, but any time i have dust in the air from a woodworking project and I haven't worn my respirator, I get a pretty bad respiratory infection.
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Post by zeke on Feb 4, 2019 8:25:00 GMT -8
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Post by ErnieW on Feb 4, 2019 8:41:22 GMT -8
Also depending on where you live it could be something like Hantavirus: www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/hantavir.htmlTake note of the dust from feces part. Even if no Hanta, dust from feces whether mouse or bug probably isn't very good for you.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 4, 2019 10:42:31 GMT -8
Also depending on where you live it could be something like Hantavirus: www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/hantavir.htmlTake note of the dust from feces part. Even if no Hanta, dust from feces whether mouse or bug probably isn't very good for you. Lol. I don’t think it’s Hanna. I’m in Chicago. We also have two cats.
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Post by foxalo on Feb 4, 2019 15:12:44 GMT -8
I get that kind of feeling after being exposed to molds. If I let my shower hey out of control and don't wear a mask when cleaning it, I feel horrible for days afterward. Yes, mold grows everywhere.
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Post by autumnmist on Feb 4, 2019 16:01:03 GMT -8
I've felt congested and as if my breathing ability is compromised if I work with anything dusty, or with similar particles. It happened when I started pulling up old carpeting with a pad so deteriorated that it was just dust. But it also happens if I don't wear a mask when sainding, especially old paint. Even when I wore a mask, I still became congested. I now use an air purifier when I pull out the carpeting. What I'd really like is an air scrubber like the commercial services use, but I probably couldn't afford one. www.usairpurifiers.com/air-purifiers-use-commercial.htmlI segued from just a mask to a full on respirator, but I found it hard to breathe with that much closure around my nose. It could have been from the cement dust. A few years back I was reading a gardening magazine while waiting for an appointment at the VA. The woman next to me initiated a conversation when she saw I was reading about the technique for creating stepping stones, using cement and other ingredients. She told me that a neighbor of hers had made these stones for some time and developed respiratory problems. As I understand, hydraulic cement has to be blended, and I woud think that's when unhealthy dust could become airborne. I'd check the container and see what the cautions are. If you didn't wear any kind of mask, I'm guessing you probably inhaled something that wasn't good for you. "Hydraulic Cement Health and Safety Precautions Hydraulic cement must be handled very carefully and you must wear necessary PPE before applying. We encourage you to: • Avoid breathing the dust. (my emphasis) •Avoid any contact with eyes or skin. • Silica inhaling may cause lung problems, although there is no real evidence silica is a carcinogen. (my emphasis)
•The use of protective clothing: gloves or mask is recommended." www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-hydraulic-cement-uses-and-how-to-apply-845076\You might try inhaling the vapors from heated water with a big of crumpled sage, or a lemon cough drop. It'll help clear out your nose. Another option is to go to a hospital which treats industrial injuries or symptoms. My father told me that his employer used a particular hospital when someone was injured at the tool and die shop where he worked. Or research and see if you can find a doctor who treats environmental or industrial injuries.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Feb 4, 2019 21:00:30 GMT -8
Yep. I can only stir up so much dust until I get that "hangover" feeling.
I was allergic to dust as a kid... allergy shots and all. Still am to some degree, I guess.
Fresh air and hydrating helps the most.
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Post by tomas on Feb 5, 2019 5:38:56 GMT -8
Absolutely. Combine it with the dust and I can see why you felt hungover.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 5, 2019 8:00:16 GMT -8
I feel better after a few days. Definitely had some drainage going on.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 8:15:27 GMT -8
Boy after taking an extensive safety course in Silica dust I won't touch anything silica related without a properly fitted mask or respirator. it's worth the hassle. Mold can do it to, even in concrete. Silica is wicked stuff, and its effects have been ignored for decades.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 5, 2019 8:28:52 GMT -8
Boy after taking an extensive safety course in Silica dust I won't touch anything silica related without a properly fitted mask or respirator. it's worth the hassle. Mold can do it to, even in concrete. Silica is wicked stuff, and its effects have been ignored for decades. That's the primary particle in asbestos, right?
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