cindi o'h Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 For several days in a row, I have been breathing so much better than I have in years. I have a feeling that it is incidental with the maintenance man changing my furnace/air filter last week. I have been trying to "figure" this out and that is the only change that I can think of. The filter was supposed to be changed last Fall. I am glad that he finally got around to it! I have been so very sick for so long and now I feel like I am going to live! Can you believe that something like this could make such a difference? Mental note...check furnace/air filter often. Cindi o'h p.s.. the pulm rehab therapist said that those ionic air filters offer nothing to us who suffer from lung disease. She said that they remove only large particles from the air and that large particles are removed by nose hairs etc. long before they get to the lungs. She said charcoal filtration is offers the best kind of home air purification as they remove micro thingys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Thanks and keep an eye on those filters. I do the inside ones every month with the high powered filters from big box home improvement stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I use a honeywell air purifier that has a HEPA filter. I am glad you are breathing free cindi. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 So glad you are breathing easier gal. Yup, gotta watch the furnace/air filter thing: our home has 4 electronic filters that I now clean once a month (no later than every 2 months). Despite that (mind you dad used to wait 3+ months for cleaning at least ), in the past, my whole family was having chronic sinus/breathing difficulties until we had our duct work cleaned and treated -- I would have to dig out the specifics on that if you needed it, but they clean out the duct work and treat it for fungus things and such. After we had that done, everyone in the family suddenly cleared from that chronic yuckiness. And you should have seen the gunk they blew out of our ductwork!!!!! I don't think it had ever been done since the house was built! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 How wierd. I was just going to order one of those ionic breezes on-line tonight, but thought I'd stop by here first to catch up. Thanks for tip Cindi. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Just hearing that you are feeling better has made my day! That is great! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 I'm just so happy to hear that you're breathing easier. you've been through so much, that's the LEAST you should be able to expect... xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Furnace and air conditioning filters should be change every three months of operation. You not only have cleaner air but the equipment works more efficiently. Bacteria will grow in these filters if left too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Glad you are breathing better.I know how great it feels sometimes when breathing is easy and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 That's good to hear Cindi. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 So glad you're feeling better and can breathe!!!!! Thanks for the info, too. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 A HUGE difference! I don't use a purifier - my pulmo told me the same thing stated above. I DO change my AC/furnace filter each month. I use the top rated 3M filter (about $14 but WELL worth it.) It says it's rated for 3- 5 months, but I change it monthly, or sooner, if needed. It really makes a difference! Glad you are still breathing well, Cindi! Just a filter...Who woulda thunk, huh? Best to you, buddy! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Glad you're breathing better, Cindi! Sure hope that's the final answer for you and your improved condition. That, along with your therapy, well...............hope it's the ticket for long-term feeling better for ya! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Another day and I am operating pretty good. I cannot tell you how sick I have been!!! On the couch sick, hardly able to move sick. I am not kidding. Now I can walk the distance of this apartment without keeling over. I walked all the way to the parking garage (slowly but I did) without my walker. That is a first. I am going to get some of those filters and change them myself. Although this complex has a hundred units, each unit has it's own furnace and air conditioner. Now if I can get the building to clean the duct work in here, I will really be set. I wonder what was growing in my lungs???? fungus? dust mites? (I have allergies and asthma too) yikes! All of ya'll check it, please. It might just be something so simple. I never would have dreamed that this could make such a huge difference to my daily living. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 God works in mysterious ways. Regardless of the reason why you are feeling so much better and such relief, I am just so happy to hear that you are. (((Cindi)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cindi, if you are concerned about the ductwork thing (fungus and other really-tiny sized yuckies), and in your circumstance you can't do anything about it, please check into what Don M said about a HEPA filter unit -- those filters do marvelous things for nasties....we are talking potential nuclear warfare protection here with those honeys.....could help you bunches more in an apartment setting if you find yourself needing more air purification in the future. Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 So good to hear this from you Cindi. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 So glad to see that you have been feeling so great. Without a walker? That deserves a big ole wooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooo!!! Go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cindi-Gal...... This is VERY good news for my ears!!! I'm so glad you're feeling perkier!!! Perky is good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Way to go girl.... sooooooooooooooo glad for that good news!! We havn't change our filter all winter, may that is why Joel's SOB is increasing. Will get onto that ASAP. Thanks Cindi, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Dear Cindi, I am so happy to read this!! Very glad that you are feeling so good. I'm aware of negative info re those ionizer air filters but it's been a while since I've looked at the information. Apparently however, from what I remember, they are not only ineffective when used by those with lung impairments/breathing difficulties, they can also CAUSE breathing problems. Much Love, Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thomas Pulmonary Care MD advised him from day one to make sure and change those vent covers every 3 months. And yes we did spend money on those air purifier got one on every room. God Bless Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Cindi can breathe...Yay. Glad to hear you are doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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