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Can i get bronchitis again?
I had bronchitis for over two weeks, my breathing was getting better until now, my dad was working on the (ancient) house and as soon as I get home, I start coughing, now Its hard to yawn and I can't spit the mucus out anymore, is this going to add another month to my recovery? Can i get bronchitis again? If the stairs kill me tomorrow I'm going to be really pissed off.
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I wonder if your house has a patch of black mold (many older homes do), which can cause a variety of symptoms that could be mistaken for bronchitis or a variety of other maladies.
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I'm not a doctor but it's a possible that you might have bronchitis again. I would suggest going back to a doctor and maybe having them prescribe you some medication or something. Than you should relax and rest. I hope you feel better!
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We are not doctors so we should not and cannot make any medical diagnosis. Common sense says that the dusty environment of rehabbing an old home is not good for your inflamed bronchi. So my educated guess would be yes it is possible. You should wear a dusk mask while dad is working on the house.
Your dad should also be careful about rehabbing old homes. Many old homes have asbestos in the walls and much of the material he may be pulling down. The asbestos is not good for your inflamed lungs now and the long term effect of the exposure is even worse, for you and the entire family.
Before major rehab of an old house I would suggest to anyone that they have the house inspected for lead paint and asbestos. If lead paint and asbestos are present they need to be mitigated by licensed contractors before any rehab works begins.
If your father has not done so you might want to say something to him. Not only is this dangerous to you and your entire family. It is dangerous to anyone living close to you. All it takes is one neighbor complaining to local building authorities. The fine, if lead paint or asbestos is found in the trash, can be staggering. Trash or waste from building demolition from these two items must be disposed of properly and at licenced facilities.
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