On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Van Horn, David <
david.vanhorn@backcountryaccess.com> wrote:

> Oh.  :(
>
> Last year I was hospitalized 3x for what we thought was a
> bacteria/virus/demon in my lungs, but it turned out to be acute irritatio=
n
> caused by an ultrasonic humidifier putting mineral dust in the air.
>
> At one point, I was down to 70% O2 after three hours exposure.
>
> Not sure how to evaluate the risk level


Ouch! That's why I use a large evaporative humidifier in the winter and a
HEPA air filter all the time. After a couple of weeks, the wick turns into
a disgusting yellow-brown colour from all the minerals in the water.

But if you have sensitive lungs, I'd strongly suggest you get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Facepiece-Respirator-6291-Particulate/dp/B000FTED=
MM/ref=3Dsr_1_3?ie=3DUTF8&qid=3D1467746622&sr=3D8-3&keywords=3D3m+respirato=
r

They're cheap, comfortable, and absolutely amazing. I have sensitive lungs
and I use those if the air quality around me drops. The difference is
immediately noticeable after you put it on.
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