Does having the exposed concreat attract dust or soemthing because evertime i go to that house just after spending an hour or so my throat gets irratiated the next day ... any idea what it could be ?
2007-06-16 06:53:00 · 10 answers · asked by myruin 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It is possible to have an allergy to cement. But that generally occurs after long-term exposure by those working with it.
The most obvious would be mold as concrete is generally not sealed.
Other factors are the age of the house, location to other allergens (ie - fields, etc.)
I would recommend seeing an allergist to determine exactly what you are allergic to and then you will have a better idea of how to deal with it.
2007-06-16 14:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by jane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not the concrete. Its all of the stuff that has collected in the carpet for all of those years.
I would suggest you buying an air purifier for that room. Also if you have a good vacuum I would vacuum the floor in there to get up all of that nasty stuff that is just sitting on the concrete. I can't say what it is exactly but it could be a mold that is now in the air, or something that you are just simply allergic to. You could take some benedril before you go as well. But in the end the only thing that is going to make any difference is to get it clean, to include the air. That is the only thing that will work.
2007-06-16 14:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by michaelrayburn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
carpet is a breeding ground for allergies. But on the other hand, allergens are airborne with carpeting..the carpet acts as a magnet. I suspect it is the removal of the carpet and the dust and such that has caused this reaction of yours. Unless you have painted the floor or used a stain on the hardwood that maybe be triggering a reaction as well. Stay out of the room for a while and see if it clears, then when you go back into the room take notice of how you react....you may have to have it completly re-done.
2007-06-16 17:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by Red 4 Green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible that there's mold on the concrete because of the carpet getting wet previously. It would be best to have someone else go in and clean the concrete with a mixture of Clorox and water. Don't do this yourself. Also turn on any fans and open the windows after cleaning to let it air out.
2007-06-16 13:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the concrete. Concrete can get dusty, after all.
You might want to get someone to lay down some kind of flooring for you, after sealing the concrete. But make sure you have somewhere else you can stay for a couple of days while the fumes air out.
Good luck!
2007-06-16 15:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mold. Wear a mask next time and when you bought the house they should of tested for mold with the home inspection.
2007-06-20 08:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by jxmlt87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely a mold because i've had this experience before in my old home. contact someone who could test for allergies and the use bleach to clean it up.
2007-06-16 14:03:18 · answer #7 · answered by vman nash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an allergy. You may need to talk to someone about "super cleaning" the cement.
2007-06-16 13:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some type of allergy. Get your house tested for toxic mold and other things and also get yourself tested for allergies.
2007-06-16 13:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its sounds like an allergic reaction,did you try to wash it down with bleach?
2007-06-16 13:58:51 · answer #10 · answered by nancynic01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋