Who else is sick at the moment?

[mon-goose]

my wife and I are both sick, and my daughter is starting to cough

[BarHugger]

Just putting it out there and something to consider (with attached articles for those of us that struggle to sleep at night)

 

Taking into consideration that we (GP) are in winter season - more dust and smoke pollution with no rain - cold, dry and polluted air to drive the "machine".

 

Interesting comments from some studies:

 

“Finally, we identified a clear association between air pollution and daily URTIs-related emergency department visits for individuals with different age groups in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Air pollution remains an under-evaluated cause of URTIs exacerbation.”

 

“Increases in airway neutrophils, eosinophils and lymphocytes have been described under resting conditions in endurance sports, swimmers and cross-country skiers. These inflammatory patterns may be due to pollutants or chlorine-related compounds in swimmers.

 

After intense exercise similar airways cellular profiles have been reported, with a high amount of bronchial epithelial cells. This increase in airway inflammatory cells in athletes can result from a hyperventilation-induced increase in airway osmolarity stimulating bronchial epithelial cells to release chemotactic factors. Fortunately, in most cases, these inflammatory cells express rather low level of adhesion molecules, explaining why airway inflammation may appear blunted in athletes despite numerous inflammatory cellular elements. However, it can be hypothesized that a transient loss of control of this local inflammation, due to various external physico-chemical strains, might occur. This might account for some of the unidentified upper respiratory illnesses.”

 

“The environment you exercise in, especially the air quality, is just as important as the exercise itself. A recent study of amateur cyclists who exercise vigorously outdoors found that even very low levels of ozone in the air can significantly reduce lung function, causing shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing.

 

Also, we often breathe through the mouth when exercising, bypassing the nasal mucous filtering line of defence and inhaling more pollutants. This irritates the respiratory tract and leads to impaired aerobic performance. People who are already vulnerable to air pollution are especially susceptible. They include children, the elderly, and people with allergic rhinitis, asthma, and heart and lung diseases. Children who compete in sports in communities with more polluted air have a 3-4 times higher risk of developing respiratory illness than non-athletic children and are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma.”

 

Precautions

 

1. Check local outdoor air quality before engaging in vigorous activities. Postpone exercise when ozone exceeds 0.20 ppm/hour.

 

2. Work out early in the morning or later in the evening. Avoid rush hours. The highest levels of ozone typically occur during late afternoon. However, pollen counts may be a concern as they are highest in the morning. Also, beware of local pollen seasons (usually from March to

 

October).

 

3. Exercise away from traffic. Avoid exercising in dusty, damp, and mouldy places.

 

4. If you have asthma or other lung conditions, check with your physician for appropriate medication to use prior to the exercise. Symptoms and risks may be reduced.

 

5. Avoid smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke before and during exercise.

 

6. Engage in nasal breathing only, if possible. Wearing a carbon-impregnated facemask (e.g. nuisance odour mask) can reduce the amount of air pollutants entering the lungs through the nose and mouth.

 

7. Stop the activity if symptoms such as serious shortness of breath or wheezing appear.

 

Article001.pdf

 

Article002.pdf (Good discussion from some local (SA) specialists)

 

Article004.pdf

 

Article000.pdf

 

So it might be because of this.......

 

 

.....when you are on your bicycle training, you are actually doing this......

 

http://www.cairoscene.com/ArticleImages/4348064d-991c-4d5c-94ea-42dd1b0d0878.gif

Edited June 11, 2014 by BarHugger

[davetapson]

All three kids solidly down with it, wife beginning...

 

And Dusi2C weekend after this...

[Pieter1]

http://www.runnersworld.co.za/nutrition/cold-flu-warriors/

[Bateleur1]

Not too bad. We only suffer from the odd sinus attack but I think Barhuggers article sums it up nicely. I however have been battling with bladder infection for the past three odd weeks. Turns out the first round of antibiotics did not like me too much so had no effect on the infection. Started a second round on Monday and it had an effect within 24 hours. I am still on the bike so no impact on training. I do suspect I might have a slight alergic reaction to work but no drugs for that. I find cycling to work and back helps dealing with that

[Guest Zeitgeist]

My mother, my wife, my daughter...I am just waiting for it to hit me.

if only #nonkyisadonkey

[nikki]

Have'nt been sick in about 12 months - Really Lucky

[Wyatt Earp]

Have'nt been sick in about 12 months - Really Lucky

 

Touch it ,quick.

 

 

[BarHugger]

Touch it ,quick.

 

 

 

http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Laughing-Facepalming-Chimpanzee-Reaction-Gif.gif

 

.......also helps building up the immune system.......

Edited June 11, 2014 by BarHugger

[G00SE]

 

....gargle a minute or two......swallow. If symptoms persist, repeat as needed.

 

(Scout's honour it works)

 

That's just showing off!

[obree]

Well I'm sick and tired - does that count???

[Vangar]

Had a touch of sinus infection, quick antibiotic course and antihistamine spray, all cleared up. Looking to be a better winter than usual. Couple of years ago I took a case of flu lightly and somehow ended up with bronchitis and double pneumonia. Almost ended up in hospital and took 3 months to feel better. So these days I'm much more careful and listen to my body.

[enrikusk]

Ek was amper meer as jaar niks flu. Ek hou glad nie van antibiotic. Wanneer ek of my vrou gaan dokter toe dan gee altyd antibiotic maar ons neem nie dit nie. eet meer soos gesonde. Dit het vir ons baie gewerk. Party van dae nog al lus vir slegte eet

['Dale]

Definitely some superbugs around as I go through this thread

!!!!

[BarHugger]

Definitely some superbugs around as I go through this thread

!!!!

 

...if you mean one of these......

 

 

 

I WANT ONE!!

(willing to donate body parts)

[Chro Mo]

Wife has got a cold, son is coughing, and I am in full snot production!

 

Yay!