Anti foul dust inhalation problems

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Looseends

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Hi all I used the wrong Mask for sanding anti foul And I have been ill for over a month tight chest short of breath has anyone ever had similar problems? If so Any treatment ?
thanks
 
BruceK said:
In light of the times are you sure it's AF?

If so see a GP and possibly get on a course of respiratory physiotherapy
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If possible download the safety info leaflet from the anti-foul manufacturer so that the GP knows what chemicals they are dealing with.

You were surely not dry sanding anti-fouling, were you?
 
LittleSister said:
If possible download the safety info leaflet from the anti-foul manufacturer so that the GP knows what chemicals they are dealing with.

You were surely not dry sanding anti-fouling, were you?
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So in the middle of a pandemic the NHS have to deal with a self-inflicted illness. Unbelievable.
 
I did the same when sanding GRP, I should have bought a good quality 3m dust mask for the job intended, Instead i used a cheapy as i didnt feel the need to spend a fortune on a dust mask for one job.

Big mistake my chest felt like an elephant was sitting on me for a fortnight and coughing up sparkling white phlegm. Bogies where same colour.

I had to borrow my partners inhaler and breathing in steam from a pot with a towel over my head to loosen it up and it eventually went away on its own,

If you are of senior age and already have a bad chest i would definitely see your GP as a chest infection ontop of the crap in your lings could lead to something alot worse.

Ive now learned from my mistakes and a new shiny 3m mask with 2 filters is sitting in my toolbox for the next time.
 
Dan208 said:
I did the same when sanding GRP, I should have bought a good quality 3m dust mask for the job intended, Instead i used a cheapy as i didnt feel the need to spend a fortune on a dust mask for one job.

Big mistake my chest felt like an elephant was sitting on me for a fortnight and coughing up sparkling white phlegm. Bogies where same colour.

I had to borrow my partners inhaler and breathing in steam from a pot with a towel over my head to loosen it up and it eventually went away on its own,

If you are of senior age and already have a bad chest i would definitely see your GP as a chest infection ontop of the crap in your lings could lead to something alot worse.

Ive now learned from my mistakes and a new shiny 3m mask with 2 filters is sitting in my toolbox for the next time.
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Hi my chest feels the same, it been 5 weeks now. Thanks for your reply I’m glad you recovered quickly.
thanks again
 
Looseends said:
Hi my chest feels the same, it been 5 weeks now. Thanks for your reply I’m glad you recovered quickly.
thanks again
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Definitely see your GP then as i may stand corrected but im sure dust from GRP and such is similar to asbestos and can stay buried in your lungs for a long time causing infections, pneumonia etc, i dont think it as dangerous as asbestos but im sure it can screw up your lungs just the same.

It is pretty nasty stuff i would like to think after 5 weeks you should have has some improvement.

Defo see your GP!
 
Dan208 said:
I did the same when sanding GRP, I should have bought a good quality 3m dust mask for the job intended, Instead i used a cheapy as i didnt feel the need to spend a fortune on a dust mask for one job.

Big mistake my chest felt like an elephant was sitting on me for a fortnight and coughing up sparkling white phlegm. Bogies where same colour.

I had to borrow my partners inhaler and breathing in steam from a pot with a towel over my head to loosen it up and it eventually went away on its own,

If you are of senior age and already have a bad chest i would definitely see your GP as a chest infection ontop of the crap in your lings could lead to something alot worse.

Ive now learned from my mistakes and a new shiny 3m mask with 2 filters is sitting in my toolbox for the next time.
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Dan208 said:
Definitely see your GP then as i may stand corrected but im sure dust from GRP and such is similar to asbestos and can stay buried in your lungs for a long time causing infections, pneumonia etc, i dont think it as dangerous as asbestos but im sure it can screw up your lungs just the same.

It is pretty nasty stuff i would like to think after 5 weeks you should have has some improvement.

Defo see your GP!
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cheers Dan ?
 
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