What preventative measures do you take?

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lexisangels05

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I have always gone far an beyond what is called to keep Lexi healthy. I truely believe that prevention is the key and am at times a little OCD with things.

I was really just wanting some feedback from you all of what measures you take to keep yourself or child healthy. I am looking for things like: air purifiers, allergen bags for pillows and mattresses, air vent covers, boiling nebs, cleaning your home, not using fragranced products, ect.
 
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lexisangels05

New member
I have always gone far an beyond what is called to keep Lexi healthy. I truely believe that prevention is the key and am at times a little OCD with things.

I was really just wanting some feedback from you all of what measures you take to keep yourself or child healthy. I am looking for things like: air purifiers, allergen bags for pillows and mattresses, air vent covers, boiling nebs, cleaning your home, not using fragranced products, ect.
 
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lexisangels05

New member
I have always gone far an beyond what is called to keep Lexi healthy. I truely believe that prevention is the key and am at times a little OCD with things.

I was really just wanting some feedback from you all of what measures you take to keep yourself or child healthy. I am looking for things like: air purifiers, allergen bags for pillows and mattresses, air vent covers, boiling nebs, cleaning your home, not using fragranced products, ect.
 
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lexisangels05

New member
I have always gone far an beyond what is called to keep Lexi healthy. I truely believe that prevention is the key and am at times a little OCD with things.

I was really just wanting some feedback from you all of what measures you take to keep yourself or child healthy. I am looking for things like: air purifiers, allergen bags for pillows and mattresses, air vent covers, boiling nebs, cleaning your home, not using fragranced products, ect.
 
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lexisangels05

New member
I have always gone far an beyond what is called to keep Lexi healthy. I truely believe that prevention is the key and am at times a little OCD with things.
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<br />I was really just wanting some feedback from you all of what measures you take to keep yourself or child healthy. I am looking for things like: air purifiers, allergen bags for pillows and mattresses, air vent covers, boiling nebs, cleaning your home, not using fragranced products, ect.
 
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missT

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I am trying to think back to the things that annoyed my lungs when i was a kid. I am a 70's kid and everywhere I went people were smoking...I know it is a no brainer but avoid any type of smoke. Even a beach BBQ can irritate the lungs. Also, when anyone wore excessive perfume it would make me cough and gag. Some foods make me cough (like MSG) in chinese and hot foods (Mexican). Pillows made of goose down are no good for us. I need A/C on most of the time. Cannot sleep in a warm room. Oh, I can tell you that catching colds really did my lungs in so I would def suggest keeping her away from anyone sick (i know this is another no brainer) but when I was young I didnt realize how important this was. I drink a ton of hot green tea-my entire life and I really believe that it helps. My CF docs think I am nuts but hey, Im 40! One last one-alcohol--if I never drank I am convinced that I would def have better lung function.
 
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missT

Member
I am trying to think back to the things that annoyed my lungs when i was a kid. I am a 70's kid and everywhere I went people were smoking...I know it is a no brainer but avoid any type of smoke. Even a beach BBQ can irritate the lungs. Also, when anyone wore excessive perfume it would make me cough and gag. Some foods make me cough (like MSG) in chinese and hot foods (Mexican). Pillows made of goose down are no good for us. I need A/C on most of the time. Cannot sleep in a warm room. Oh, I can tell you that catching colds really did my lungs in so I would def suggest keeping her away from anyone sick (i know this is another no brainer) but when I was young I didnt realize how important this was. I drink a ton of hot green tea-my entire life and I really believe that it helps. My CF docs think I am nuts but hey, Im 40! One last one-alcohol--if I never drank I am convinced that I would def have better lung function.
 
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missT

Member
I am trying to think back to the things that annoyed my lungs when i was a kid. I am a 70's kid and everywhere I went people were smoking...I know it is a no brainer but avoid any type of smoke. Even a beach BBQ can irritate the lungs. Also, when anyone wore excessive perfume it would make me cough and gag. Some foods make me cough (like MSG) in chinese and hot foods (Mexican). Pillows made of goose down are no good for us. I need A/C on most of the time. Cannot sleep in a warm room. Oh, I can tell you that catching colds really did my lungs in so I would def suggest keeping her away from anyone sick (i know this is another no brainer) but when I was young I didnt realize how important this was. I drink a ton of hot green tea-my entire life and I really believe that it helps. My CF docs think I am nuts but hey, Im 40! One last one-alcohol--if I never drank I am convinced that I would def have better lung function.
 
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missT

Member
I am trying to think back to the things that annoyed my lungs when i was a kid. I am a 70's kid and everywhere I went people were smoking...I know it is a no brainer but avoid any type of smoke. Even a beach BBQ can irritate the lungs. Also, when anyone wore excessive perfume it would make me cough and gag. Some foods make me cough (like MSG) in chinese and hot foods (Mexican). Pillows made of goose down are no good for us. I need A/C on most of the time. Cannot sleep in a warm room. Oh, I can tell you that catching colds really did my lungs in so I would def suggest keeping her away from anyone sick (i know this is another no brainer) but when I was young I didnt realize how important this was. I drink a ton of hot green tea-my entire life and I really believe that it helps. My CF docs think I am nuts but hey, Im 40! One last one-alcohol--if I never drank I am convinced that I would def have better lung function.
 
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missT

Member
I am trying to think back to the things that annoyed my lungs when i was a kid. I am a 70's kid and everywhere I went people were smoking...I know it is a no brainer but avoid any type of smoke. Even a beach BBQ can irritate the lungs. Also, when anyone wore excessive perfume it would make me cough and gag. Some foods make me cough (like MSG) in chinese and hot foods (Mexican). Pillows made of goose down are no good for us. I need A/C on most of the time. Cannot sleep in a warm room. Oh, I can tell you that catching colds really did my lungs in so I would def suggest keeping her away from anyone sick (i know this is another no brainer) but when I was young I didnt realize how important this was. I drink a ton of hot green tea-my entire life and I really believe that it helps. My CF docs think I am nuts but hey, Im 40! One last one-alcohol--if I never drank I am convinced that I would def have better lung function.
 
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missT

Member
Oh, one last thing...I avoid the hospital and CF clinic like the plague. I truly believe that is how I got MAC---from a tune up. I refuse to go to the hospital for IV treatment. I get everything at home. Also, I never-ever visit anyone in the hospital. One other thing that as a child I was very conscious of was sharing any forks or food with anyone...I am 100% against sharing my glass or fork.
 
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missT

Member
Oh, one last thing...I avoid the hospital and CF clinic like the plague. I truly believe that is how I got MAC---from a tune up. I refuse to go to the hospital for IV treatment. I get everything at home. Also, I never-ever visit anyone in the hospital. One other thing that as a child I was very conscious of was sharing any forks or food with anyone...I am 100% against sharing my glass or fork.
 
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missT

Member
Oh, one last thing...I avoid the hospital and CF clinic like the plague. I truly believe that is how I got MAC---from a tune up. I refuse to go to the hospital for IV treatment. I get everything at home. Also, I never-ever visit anyone in the hospital. One other thing that as a child I was very conscious of was sharing any forks or food with anyone...I am 100% against sharing my glass or fork.
 
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missT

Member
Oh, one last thing...I avoid the hospital and CF clinic like the plague. I truly believe that is how I got MAC---from a tune up. I refuse to go to the hospital for IV treatment. I get everything at home. Also, I never-ever visit anyone in the hospital. One other thing that as a child I was very conscious of was sharing any forks or food with anyone...I am 100% against sharing my glass or fork.
 
M

missT

Member
Oh, one last thing...I avoid the hospital and CF clinic like the plague. I truly believe that is how I got MAC---from a tune up. I refuse to go to the hospital for IV treatment. I get everything at home. Also, I never-ever visit anyone in the hospital. One other thing that as a child I was very conscious of was sharing any forks or food with anyone...I am 100% against sharing my glass or fork.
 
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