Hi. I am 6 months pregnant and recently found out my daughter has CF. This is all so new to my husband and I. Maybe someone can help us with a few questions, would she (the baby) benefit from us changing the old furnace in the house to a more efficient model one that exchanges the air and keeps the air moving in the house? humidifier? air filter any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Emily65Roses
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The only thing I know I benefit from is central AC. During the summer, it gets super hot around here, and it's much easier to breathe in central air than attempting to survive with just open windows and what have you. My parents put central air in when I was very young, so I don't remember ever living in the house without it. Not only is it beneficial to have for CFers, but hey, spoil yourselves. It's always nice to have central air during the summers. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
NoDayButToday
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A/C is so important. In the summer, it's a godsend, especially on those humid days that just make me seem so much more mucus-y and congested. I'm not sure about heating units. I do know that the smell some gas fireplaces give off makes my throat irritated (I don't know if this is CF or my allergies)...
I have an air purifier, with HEPA filters, but that is for my dustmite and mold allergies really, not so much for CF-related respiratory issues. If, in the future, your daughter is shown to have these allergies, doctors may reccomend an air filter. Time will tell. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I have an air purifier, with HEPA filters, but that is for my dustmite and mold allergies really, not so much for CF-related respiratory issues. If, in the future, your daughter is shown to have these allergies, doctors may reccomend an air filter. Time will tell. Good luck! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I can honestly say that i grew up without a/c, my parents were poor and could not afford it. I have it now and wouldn't live without it. It was very hard on me growing up. It is difficult to breathe on hot days, humid days, or days that the pollen was high. I now have a/c and air cleaning systems throughout my house I find that i get sick less and it is much eaiser to breathe. I still love the great outdoors and get outside as much as i can. I choose that days when the weather works best for me to enjoy my long days outside. God Bless You and Good Luck to You.
If you have a gas stove, you might want to consider switching to electric. The emissions from gas stoves are a problem for people with respiratory conditions. Also consider using a radiant heater (there are lots of portable models -- deLonghi makes one) in your baby's room, rather than the forced air from ducts, which is drying and is often contaminated with molds and dust. Or put filters (from allergy supply companies) over the heat outlets.
Bambi, mom of Jordan, 16 w cf
Bambi, mom of Jordan, 16 w cf
I've never heard about radiated heat or gas stoves. We'v always had gas stoves and regular gas heat. I also use a cool mist humidifir and clean it regularly was recommended by my CF doc. I also have air cleaners but there not neccesary I have allergies though too. So it helps me.