Question 1

could a fan in the bedroom circulate the dust and cause me to get sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your room is very dusty then the fan could stir things up and cause your allergies to get worse.  Keep dust to a minimal, sweep, vacuum regularly.  Fresh air is good though and all the closed windows, air conditioning, and dry recycled air that most people experience is not good.

Question 2

healthy to have ceiling fan in bedroom if too high for me to dust?

Accepted Answer

Get a long brush: Ceiling fans help circulate air... And dust. Get a long-handled retractable brush with a soft bendable brush head to reach fan blades easily. Use a sturdy stepstool or ladder if you need to get higher.

Question 3

can dry air in the bedroom cause nasal congestion? i have a humidifier. what level of humidity should it be in my room when i sleep? i primarily get congested when i sleep.

i have allergies, tried many meds, little luck. may do allergy shots?

Accepted Answer

Environmental : Environmental conditions in the bedroom may lead to allergic symptoms. Avoid dust,mold in the bedroom and wash sheets in hot water. Use fabric spray and dust covers. Follow up with your physician, and also consider nasal steroid spray at night.

Question 4

why do farmers get sick from the dust?

Accepted Answer

Farmers rheumatism: Farmers work long hours, often in tough work conditions. Dust from soil, minerals, cotton and other sources are environmental exposure hazards. Fibers or particles can clog lung tissues and airways. Sometimes the dust includes fungi, fecal matter and other infectious agents. Those of us who eat what farmers produce rarely stop to thank them for their efforts-- so here's to farmers!

Question 5

my room is small and stuffy. i rarely dust. i always see dust in the sun rays. can all this dust get into my lungs. cause health prob.  all stuff dust?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If the dust includes things you are allergic to it might be a problem but usually you just cough out stuff your lungs don't want

Question 6

does it cause cancer or other serious health issues to have a fan on at night if it blows dust? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Inhaling blown dust isn't healthy but I wouldn't worry about causing cancer at this time. Clean up any dust and remove dust collecting articles which could be in the path of the fan.

Question 7

they're changing hall carpet in my apartment building. it's pulled up, so how do i know the cement & dust doesn't have asbestos? will we get real sick?

Accepted Answer

Flooring: Usually capeting is placed over a wood or cement slab with a foam covering and then carpeting-asbestos is not used in commercial carpeting.

Question 8

can my child get sick when exposed to mold and dust?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could cause problems depending on many factors. Mold load, sensitivity/allergy to molds, the intact of the immune system all play into its pathology. That means if you are allergic to that particular mold and you expose to them, you can get sick like getting a runny nose or asthma flare. In patients with aids and a weak immune system, exposure to high level of molds can cause invasive infection.

Question 9

hey dr
i have a breathing problems, when is there any dust i get sick, i already make some analyses.
can you help me please??

Accepted Answer

Allergic bronchitis: Even though your tests are normal, an inhaler like albuterol, an oral antihistamine like claritin, (loratadine) or a low dose steroid tablets like prednisone may help your condition.

Question 10

i have allergy with air or dust. whenever i drive bike or drive cqr with open window or sit under the fan it starts snheezing continously and get cold?

Accepted Answer

Nonallergic rhinitis: You may have nonallergic rhinitis - symptoms are triggered by things that irritate your nose like wind, strong odors, diesel exhaust, smoke, even sudden changes in ambient temperature rather than allergens. There are some prescription medications that treat both allergic & nonallergic rhinitis at the same time. No allergy shots for this! your pcp or an allergist can help.

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Could a fan in the bedroom circulate the dust and cause me to get sick

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Could a fan in the bedroom circulate the dust and cause me to get sick?

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Healthy to have ceiling fan in bedroom if too high for me to dust?

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Can dry air in the bedroom cause nasal congestion? i have a humidifier. what level of humidity should it be in my room when i sleep? i primarily get congested when i sleep. i have allergies, tried many meds, little luck. may do allergy shots?

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Why do farmers get sick from the dust?

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My room is small and stuffy. i rarely dust. i always see dust in the sun rays. can all this dust get into my lungs. cause health prob. all stuff dust?

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Does it cause cancer or other serious health issues to have a fan on at night if it blows dust? thanks?

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They're changing hall carpet in my apartment building. it's pulled up, so how do i know the cement & dust doesn't have asbestos? will we get real sick?

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Can my child get sick when exposed to mold and dust?

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Hey dr i have a breathing problems, when is there any dust i get sick, i already make some analyses. can you help me please??

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I have allergy with air or dust. whenever i drive bike or drive cqr with open window or sit under the fan it starts snheezing continously and get cold?

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