My lungs are yelling at me for skipping protection

Forgot my mask during a routine clean and got hit with breathing issues. Had to take two days off because I couldn't stop coughing. The soot really messed up my lungs. Don't make my mistake, use your gear every time.

4 comments

4 Comments

willow_nelson1mo ago

Wait, two whole days off just from cleaning? That's way worse than I would have guessed. Your lungs must have been so mad!

stella1211mo ago

Ugh I feel that, my lungs still hold a grudge from that one time I thought "it's just a quick sanding" lol. Learned my lesson the hard way too.

blake_anderson1mo ago

Concrete dust from mixing one bag in my driveway messed me up for two days. That stuff is fine and gets everywhere even when you think it's not bad. A proper respirator is non-negotiable now for any particulate, no matter how small the job seems. The hard way is a stupid way to learn.

brian_taylor158d ago

My uncle did drywall for 30 years without a mask and he's fine. People online make it sound way worse than it is. I just open a window and don't worry about it.