CODE PURPLE June 8th: Wear Masks, Stay Indoors, No Exertion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been inside all day, but feel lightheaded. Anyone else?

This is where HEPA filtration system/air purifiers you might have bought for the home during covid will still help. Turned ours on and headache/lightheadedness went away. Air cleaning is awesome

[Anonymous]

Ive had a headache most of the week and today I just feel lightheaded and off. My 14 year old does too.

I do have about a 15 minute walk to and from the train station each day. Can't avoid it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been inside all day, but feel lightheaded. Anyone else?

I got lightheaded and started getting a headache while walking my kid to school (in a mask), and was winded by the time I got home. Have had a headache off and on all day and just feeling not clear-headed.

I was super skeptical about the air quality warnings yesterday because I've lived through many wildfires out West where there is significantly more smoke/ash on a daily basis for weeks and weeks. But I think it's the combination of normal city air quality (much lower than where I lived in the West) combined with the smoke/particles from the fire being carried down on the wind. It's not really just wildfire smoke, it's about how the smoke is trapping all the crap that floats around in the city (especially all the vehicle exhaust) on a daily basis, and prevents it from rising and dissipating.

At least that my theory. Otherwise I can't explain why I feel so awful today due to smoke from a wildfire in another country, but didn't have the same response to fires that were a few miles away, at high altitude, and went on for much longer (we would keep windows closed and didn't eat outdoors, but still went outside, worked out, didn't wear masks or anything through those fires -- it was mostly business as usual with just some accommodation for the smoke and ash).

It depends what's burning, PP. Not all wildfires are create equal. If it's just wood, then that's less harmful. If the wildfire burned up some houses and buildings with tons of plastics and other artificial materials inside, then the smoke is not only rich in carbon, but also in toxic fumes from burnt plastics and building insulation that release carcinogens and lung/eye irritants into the atmosphere.

Local pollution plays a role too, but I think it's more that these wildfires were not "clean" fires to begin with.

[Anonymous]

Any of you clowns do any sprinting outside?

[Anonymous]

It’s gorgeous weather, such a bummer. I’d normally sit outside but not today.

[Anonymous]

I do feel a bit off but maybe it’s the power of suggestion? Or is it that bad?

[Anonymous]

It’s red now

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any of you clowns do any sprinting outside?

Ladder work out at the track boys!

[Anonymous]

I’m sitting outside scrolling through dcum on a break. It’s gorgeous with a light breeze.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do feel a bit off but maybe it’s the power of suggestion? Or is it that bad?

I think anxiety also comes into play. It affects how people breathe.

[Anonymous]

Feels a bit better now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m sitting outside scrolling through dcum on a break. It’s gorgeous with a light breeze.

Might it be safe to do so now?

[Anonymous]

It seems fine now. I just did carline duty at my school and I’m totally fine. Also walked the dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m sitting outside scrolling through dcum on a break. It’s gorgeous with a light breeze.

Might it be safe to do so now?

Yes! It’s totally fine unless you are elderly or have asthma. Don’t let your anxiety get the best of you.

I have been out for a walk and have had the windows open all day. Sat outside on my break. You will be fine, I promise.

[Anonymous]

DIY air filters - these are supposed to be pretty good, and anyone can build one.

If you have a science minded kid they might love this as a project:

https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/