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blindhearted

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There has been a huge Wildfire in Hyde County NC. It was started by lightining on Sunday night. As of right now 30,000 Acres have burned already and it's only 30% contained. Due to a shift in the winds, the smoke is now in my town, which is about 1 1/2 hrs from Hyde County. It's the first major wildfire in the area since 1985, so I have never experienced one. Right now we are under a Dense Smoke warning until 9am tomorrow. It said that visablity is 1/4 of a mile. So, to give you an idea of what it's like. I'm gonna try to avoid the smoke as much as possible but I do have to go out at least once a day to pick my niece up from school. I am gonna stay inside as much as possible leaving only when necessary, keep doors/windows close, & keep my ceiling fans running to circulate the inside air. I have some mask that people use when they mow the grass to prevent allergies, I was wondering if that would help? Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the smoke?
 
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blindhearted

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There has been a huge Wildfire in Hyde County NC. It was started by lightining on Sunday night. As of right now 30,000 Acres have burned already and it's only 30% contained. Due to a shift in the winds, the smoke is now in my town, which is about 1 1/2 hrs from Hyde County. It's the first major wildfire in the area since 1985, so I have never experienced one. Right now we are under a Dense Smoke warning until 9am tomorrow. It said that visablity is 1/4 of a mile. So, to give you an idea of what it's like. I'm gonna try to avoid the smoke as much as possible but I do have to go out at least once a day to pick my niece up from school. I am gonna stay inside as much as possible leaving only when necessary, keep doors/windows close, & keep my ceiling fans running to circulate the inside air. I have some mask that people use when they mow the grass to prevent allergies, I was wondering if that would help? Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the smoke?
 
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blindhearted

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There has been a huge Wildfire in Hyde County NC. It was started by lightining on Sunday night. As of right now 30,000 Acres have burned already and it's only 30% contained. Due to a shift in the winds, the smoke is now in my town, which is about 1 1/2 hrs from Hyde County. It's the first major wildfire in the area since 1985, so I have never experienced one. Right now we are under a Dense Smoke warning until 9am tomorrow. It said that visablity is 1/4 of a mile. So, to give you an idea of what it's like. I'm gonna try to avoid the smoke as much as possible but I do have to go out at least once a day to pick my niece up from school. I am gonna stay inside as much as possible leaving only when necessary, keep doors/windows close, & keep my ceiling fans running to circulate the inside air. I have some mask that people use when they mow the grass to prevent allergies, I was wondering if that would help? Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the smoke?
 
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blindhearted

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There has been a huge Wildfire in Hyde County NC. It was started by lightining on Sunday night. As of right now 30,000 Acres have burned already and it's only 30% contained. Due to a shift in the winds, the smoke is now in my town, which is about 1 1/2 hrs from Hyde County. It's the first major wildfire in the area since 1985, so I have never experienced one. Right now we are under a Dense Smoke warning until 9am tomorrow. It said that visablity is 1/4 of a mile. So, to give you an idea of what it's like. I'm gonna try to avoid the smoke as much as possible but I do have to go out at least once a day to pick my niece up from school. I am gonna stay inside as much as possible leaving only when necessary, keep doors/windows close, & keep my ceiling fans running to circulate the inside air. I have some mask that people use when they mow the grass to prevent allergies, I was wondering if that would help? Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the smoke?
 
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blindhearted

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There has been a huge Wildfire in Hyde County NC. It was started by lightining on Sunday night. As of right now 30,000 Acres have burned already and it's only 30% contained. Due to a shift in the winds, the smoke is now in my town, which is about 1 1/2 hrs from Hyde County. It's the first major wildfire in the area since 1985, so I have never experienced one. Right now we are under a Dense Smoke warning until 9am tomorrow. It said that visablity is 1/4 of a mile. So, to give you an idea of what it's like. I'm gonna try to avoid the smoke as much as possible but I do have to go out at least once a day to pick my niece up from school. I am gonna stay inside as much as possible leaving only when necessary, keep doors/windows close, & keep my ceiling fans running to circulate the inside air. I have some mask that people use when they mow the grass to prevent allergies, I was wondering if that would help? Does anyone have any advice on how to handle the smoke?
 
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ERINSBIZ

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Yes, I live in So. Cal. and remember last October we were burning up everywhere. Well My town was smack dab in the middle of it. The brush fire never came into Vista but all surrounding cities had their share of fire and heavy smoke. However, we had a huge blanket of heavy thick, ashy, crap in the air just hovering over us for more than a week. Your doing exactly what your supposed to do. But, life does go on and you will eventually have to go outside so just wear a mask. The aftermath of it I thought would be worse for my lungs than it actually was. I went to clinic in November and asked if other CFers were having a terrible time and the nurse tech said it was mostly a problem for the asthmatic. I just joined this website and now realize that most cfers actually have some form of asthma. Hopefully I answered your question okay or I just rambled on to long.
 
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ERINSBIZ

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Yes, I live in So. Cal. and remember last October we were burning up everywhere. Well My town was smack dab in the middle of it. The brush fire never came into Vista but all surrounding cities had their share of fire and heavy smoke. However, we had a huge blanket of heavy thick, ashy, crap in the air just hovering over us for more than a week. Your doing exactly what your supposed to do. But, life does go on and you will eventually have to go outside so just wear a mask. The aftermath of it I thought would be worse for my lungs than it actually was. I went to clinic in November and asked if other CFers were having a terrible time and the nurse tech said it was mostly a problem for the asthmatic. I just joined this website and now realize that most cfers actually have some form of asthma. Hopefully I answered your question okay or I just rambled on to long.
 
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ERINSBIZ

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Yes, I live in So. Cal. and remember last October we were burning up everywhere. Well My town was smack dab in the middle of it. The brush fire never came into Vista but all surrounding cities had their share of fire and heavy smoke. However, we had a huge blanket of heavy thick, ashy, crap in the air just hovering over us for more than a week. Your doing exactly what your supposed to do. But, life does go on and you will eventually have to go outside so just wear a mask. The aftermath of it I thought would be worse for my lungs than it actually was. I went to clinic in November and asked if other CFers were having a terrible time and the nurse tech said it was mostly a problem for the asthmatic. I just joined this website and now realize that most cfers actually have some form of asthma. Hopefully I answered your question okay or I just rambled on to long.
 
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ERINSBIZ

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Yes, I live in So. Cal. and remember last October we were burning up everywhere. Well My town was smack dab in the middle of it. The brush fire never came into Vista but all surrounding cities had their share of fire and heavy smoke. However, we had a huge blanket of heavy thick, ashy, crap in the air just hovering over us for more than a week. Your doing exactly what your supposed to do. But, life does go on and you will eventually have to go outside so just wear a mask. The aftermath of it I thought would be worse for my lungs than it actually was. I went to clinic in November and asked if other CFers were having a terrible time and the nurse tech said it was mostly a problem for the asthmatic. I just joined this website and now realize that most cfers actually have some form of asthma. Hopefully I answered your question okay or I just rambled on to long.
 
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ERINSBIZ

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Yes, I live in So. Cal. and remember last October we were burning up everywhere. Well My town was smack dab in the middle of it. The brush fire never came into Vista but all surrounding cities had their share of fire and heavy smoke. However, we had a huge blanket of heavy thick, ashy, crap in the air just hovering over us for more than a week. Your doing exactly what your supposed to do. But, life does go on and you will eventually have to go outside so just wear a mask. The aftermath of it I thought would be worse for my lungs than it actually was. I went to clinic in November and asked if other CFers were having a terrible time and the nurse tech said it was mostly a problem for the asthmatic. I just joined this website and now realize that most cfers actually have some form of asthma. Hopefully I answered your question okay or I just rambled on to long.
 
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blindhearted

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thanks Erinsbiz. You made me feel better. Do you think the kind of mask I am using is okay? I figured it would be better than the basic mask like in the hospital since it is more rounded and conforms to the face. It also covers from the bridge of my nose to under my chin. When I used it on the way home (to get in and out of the car). I could smell the smoke, but it didnt seem to be as strong. I dont think we have any ash in the air, but I dont want to chance it. I'm trying to stay as safe as possible since I have low PFTs and just came off of IVs. Hopefully the wind will shift soon and it will go away.
 
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blindhearted

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thanks Erinsbiz. You made me feel better. Do you think the kind of mask I am using is okay? I figured it would be better than the basic mask like in the hospital since it is more rounded and conforms to the face. It also covers from the bridge of my nose to under my chin. When I used it on the way home (to get in and out of the car). I could smell the smoke, but it didnt seem to be as strong. I dont think we have any ash in the air, but I dont want to chance it. I'm trying to stay as safe as possible since I have low PFTs and just came off of IVs. Hopefully the wind will shift soon and it will go away.
 
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blindhearted

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thanks Erinsbiz. You made me feel better. Do you think the kind of mask I am using is okay? I figured it would be better than the basic mask like in the hospital since it is more rounded and conforms to the face. It also covers from the bridge of my nose to under my chin. When I used it on the way home (to get in and out of the car). I could smell the smoke, but it didnt seem to be as strong. I dont think we have any ash in the air, but I dont want to chance it. I'm trying to stay as safe as possible since I have low PFTs and just came off of IVs. Hopefully the wind will shift soon and it will go away.
 
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blindhearted

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thanks Erinsbiz. You made me feel better. Do you think the kind of mask I am using is okay? I figured it would be better than the basic mask like in the hospital since it is more rounded and conforms to the face. It also covers from the bridge of my nose to under my chin. When I used it on the way home (to get in and out of the car). I could smell the smoke, but it didnt seem to be as strong. I dont think we have any ash in the air, but I dont want to chance it. I'm trying to stay as safe as possible since I have low PFTs and just came off of IVs. Hopefully the wind will shift soon and it will go away.
 
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blindhearted

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thanks Erinsbiz. You made me feel better. Do you think the kind of mask I am using is okay? I figured it would be better than the basic mask like in the hospital since it is more rounded and conforms to the face. It also covers from the bridge of my nose to under my chin. When I used it on the way home (to get in and out of the car). I could smell the smoke, but it didnt seem to be as strong. I dont think we have any ash in the air, but I dont want to chance it. I'm trying to stay as safe as possible since I have low PFTs and just came off of IVs. Hopefully the wind will shift soon and it will go away.
 
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lightNlife

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Hi there! I'm an air quality scientist. It sounds like the mask you're wearing should be fine. I'm assuming it's the heavier duty thicker one that pinches at the nose and not just the paper one that loops over your ears.

Running the fan sounds like a good idea. For good measure you'll probably want to run any exhaust fans you have too in your bathroom, the hood over the stove, etc.

Do you own a HEPA filter? If not I strongly suggest you get one. The one I recommend is the Bionaire HEPA tower. You'll want to have that to help out even after the smoke is gone. There will be a LOT of airborne junk, especially airborne molds that have been released from vegetation.
 
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lightNlife

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Hi there! I'm an air quality scientist. It sounds like the mask you're wearing should be fine. I'm assuming it's the heavier duty thicker one that pinches at the nose and not just the paper one that loops over your ears.

Running the fan sounds like a good idea. For good measure you'll probably want to run any exhaust fans you have too in your bathroom, the hood over the stove, etc.

Do you own a HEPA filter? If not I strongly suggest you get one. The one I recommend is the Bionaire HEPA tower. You'll want to have that to help out even after the smoke is gone. There will be a LOT of airborne junk, especially airborne molds that have been released from vegetation.
 
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lightNlife

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Hi there! I'm an air quality scientist. It sounds like the mask you're wearing should be fine. I'm assuming it's the heavier duty thicker one that pinches at the nose and not just the paper one that loops over your ears.

Running the fan sounds like a good idea. For good measure you'll probably want to run any exhaust fans you have too in your bathroom, the hood over the stove, etc.

Do you own a HEPA filter? If not I strongly suggest you get one. The one I recommend is the Bionaire HEPA tower. You'll want to have that to help out even after the smoke is gone. There will be a LOT of airborne junk, especially airborne molds that have been released from vegetation.
 
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lightNlife

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Hi there! I'm an air quality scientist. It sounds like the mask you're wearing should be fine. I'm assuming it's the heavier duty thicker one that pinches at the nose and not just the paper one that loops over your ears.

Running the fan sounds like a good idea. For good measure you'll probably want to run any exhaust fans you have too in your bathroom, the hood over the stove, etc.

Do you own a HEPA filter? If not I strongly suggest you get one. The one I recommend is the Bionaire HEPA tower. You'll want to have that to help out even after the smoke is gone. There will be a LOT of airborne junk, especially airborne molds that have been released from vegetation.
 
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lightNlife

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Hi there! I'm an air quality scientist. It sounds like the mask you're wearing should be fine. I'm assuming it's the heavier duty thicker one that pinches at the nose and not just the paper one that loops over your ears.
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<br />Running the fan sounds like a good idea. For good measure you'll probably want to run any exhaust fans you have too in your bathroom, the hood over the stove, etc.
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<br />Do you own a HEPA filter? If not I strongly suggest you get one. The one I recommend is the Bionaire HEPA tower. You'll want to have that to help out even after the smoke is gone. There will be a LOT of airborne junk, especially airborne molds that have been released from vegetation.
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