pigeon fanciers lung

[Guest bluemorning]

hi can any one tell me if the aircaps air driven respirator protects you from pigeon fanciers lung.or dose anyone have any tips to help prevent this condition from starting.

[showman]

My main priorty is good, and I mean good ventilation.......suits both birds and fancier.

[Guest mick bowler]

To prevent it wear a mask whenever around the lofts, simple as really. Once you have it then the aircap does work, but i just opne up all outside doors (have a wire mesh inner doors) about 15 mins before i intend to enter the shed. I try to keep doors open as long as i can. New loft has a proper ventilation system operating 24/7, so should be even better.

[p charlton]

i still got it again with the air cap 2 used to steam up as well open your loft up i am going to race from rabbit cages my last chance lol and were a mask

[DOVEScot]

If you are going to Blackpool get your blood tested, it shows if you are more susceptible than others to contracting PHL. Air caps do work but nothing is full proof, as some have said cut down the possibilities :-/

Some fanciers I have spoken to swear by the ionisers you wear round your neck

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

PERSONAL IONIC AIR PURIFIER XJ-850   FROM  BOOTS  WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK WHEN   IN LOFT,I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PIGEON LUNG AND MY DAUGHTER BOUGHT ME THIS,SO FAR SO GOOD. :)

[DOVEScot]

PERSONAL IONIC AIR PURIFIER XJ-850   FROM  BOOTS  WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK WHEN   IN LOFT,I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PIGEON LUNG AND MY DAUGHTER BOUGHT ME THIS,SO FAR SO GOOD. :)

 

How much were they?

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

YOU HAVE TO GO ON LINE FOR IT,THEY DONT SELL IT IN THE STORE,BUT MY DAUGHTER WENT IN TO THE AIRDRIE STORE AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY WENT ON LINE AND ORDERED IT FOR HER,IT WAS DELIVERED TO HER DOOR THE NEXT DAY,IT WAS JUST UNDER 30 POUNDS PLUS 5 POUND ODDS FOR DELIVERY ;)

[p charlton]

 

How much were they?

 

27.40

[david]

I have an ion wind purifier second hand if someone wants it and needs it .(FREE)

Strap is flimsy and i had to improvise to wear it by glueing strap back on (.cost me £28.00)

 

It is in good working order and batterys are new .

I have worn it a dozen times but to be honest ,i dont put a lot of faith in it ..I just wear the face mask .

It hangs around my neck and get,s in the way when cleaning out lofts and kennels ,so not worn it for 3 months

 

Were you interested Dovescote ?

 

NO PM,S PLEASE .

 

David

[billy_g]

hi i was told about a month ago that i have pigeon fanciers lung i had a rough idea that i had so i put extractor fans in all sections which have helped greatley i also wear a mask and coat i also have fine wire going on the front of the loft

[chickadee]

YOU HAVE TO GO ON LINE FOR IT,THEY DONT SELL IT IN THE STORE,BUT MY DAUGHTER WENT IN TO THE AIRDRIE STORE AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY WENT ON LINE AND ORDERED IT FOR HER,IT WAS DELIVERED TO HER DOOR THE NEXT DAY,IT WAS JUST UNDER 30 POUNDS PLUS 5 POUND ODDS FOR DELIVERY ;)

 

Thanks for that info, i may get one for myself as its me thats in the loft and Duncan was thinking of me when he asked about it. ( isn't he sweet ). ;D

[chickadee]

 

27.40

 

Again thanks for the info.

[chickadee]

If you are going to Blackpool get your blood tested, it shows if you are more susceptible than others to contracting PHL. Air caps do work but nothing is full proof, as some have said cut down the possibilities :-/

Some fanciers I have spoken to swear by the ionisers you wear round your neck

 

We got the blood test done at blackpool last year, and the results get sent to your home and my count was much higher than Duncans.

[Guest TAMMY_1]

 

We got the blood test done at blackpool last year, and the results get sent to your home and my count was much higher than Duncans.

 

aye because he  is never  in the lofts and lets you do all the work inside them ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest TAMMY_1]

hi can any one tell me if the aircaps air driven respirator protects you from pigeon fanciers lung.or dose anyone have any tips to help prevent this condition from starting.

 

smoke cigarettes and the chances of catching it are  almost nil, [ but the cancer kills you ]

[chickadee]

 

aye because he  is never  in the lofts and lets you do all the work inside them ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

Yes well I had thought of that, but then again the lofts are all well aired so I reckon I have a good few years left in the lofts yet. ;D

[Guest]

 

Yes well I had thought of that, but then again the lofts are all well aired so I reckon I have a good few years left in the lofts yet. ;D

 

and a box of masks ;D ;D ;D

[chickadee]

 

and a box of masks ;D ;D ;D

 

Ha ha ha well I had wrapped them up for harry from you but, haven't seen him????????

[dwh]

was having lot of chest infections  so referred to consultant  had blood test which showed high levels of proteins from pigeons but was told everybody in contact like us or most of us will have a positive result but will not automatically develop acual pigeon lung

[naedoos]

 

Im Hoping to have it done this year at Blackpool - Not sure what to expect though result wise[/quote]

 

Got tested for the 1st time last year and was shocked when the result came through as I thought it wouldn't affect me. In fairness I did realise I was getting left behind the rest of the guys when climbing hills on the bike but just thought I wasn't training as hard as them.

 

Now never enter the loft without my aircap4 and loft coat, have been tested again and result is approx half the score it was and can now take my turn on the front when out on the bike

 

I would advise everyone to get checked if not at Blackpool then get the test kit sent out to you at home  

http://www.pigeon-lung.co.uk/main.html

 

[chickadee]

 

Im Hoping to have it done this year at Blackpool - Not sure what to expect though result wise

 

I didn't think mine would've been so high it was around 50 something, I'd have to find the letter to let you know just how it was.

[dwh]

 

Im Hoping to have it done this year at Blackpool - Not sure what to expect though result wise[/quote]

 

Got tested for the 1st time last year and was shocked when the result came through as I thought it wouldn't affect me. In fairness I did realise I was getting left behind the rest of the guys when climbing hills on the bike but just thought I wasn't training as hard as them.

 

Now never enter the loft without my aircap4 and loft coat, have been tested again and result is approx half the score it was and can now take my turn on the front when out on the bike ;

 

I would advise everyone to get checked if not at Blackpool then get the test kit sent out to you at home  

http://www.pigeon-lung.co.uk/main.html

best advice offered naedoo get tested and wear amask :-/

 

 

[Guest bluemorning]

thanks everyone for advice shocked at how common but appears to be so the aircap seems to be worth the money

[dwh]

thanks everyone for advice shocked at how common but appears to be so the aircap seems to be worth the money

 

anybody tried the personnal ionisers