Hi Everyone!
I am home after an allo (donor) transplant. It's 275 days since my transplant. My husband wants to stain the new trim around our new windows that were installed in the summer. Is it safe to stain windows in the winter, especially without ventilation? There are some in our closet and bathroom.
I am worried it might cause lung issues, especially given that my recovery has been slow.
Any suggestions?
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WeatherNurse13 - Name: Gracie
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 10/2012
- Age at diagnosis: 49
Re: Staying home during home repair after a transplant
Just my opinion, WeatherNurse:
But I would avoid any fumes from paints in your situation, particularly any oil-based or lacquer paints.
Good luck.
But I would avoid any fumes from paints in your situation, particularly any oil-based or lacquer paints.
Good luck.
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JPC - Name: JPC
Re: Staying home during home repair after a transplant
I am interested in this although not a post transplant patient. I am on ongoing treatment which renders me susceptible to lung infections. If dusting, I wear face FP2 grade masks to avoid inhaling dust.
How do patients who need this kind of repair / paintwork deal with dust / fumes from woodwork being painted? This is important when moving out from the home is not an option.
How do patients who need this kind of repair / paintwork deal with dust / fumes from woodwork being painted? This is important when moving out from the home is not an option.
Re: Staying home during home repair after a transplant
We had hardwood floors installed that had to be sanded and stained. We booked a hotel room for a week to allow the fumes to subside.
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Ron Harvot - Name: Ron Harvot
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Feb 2009
- Age at diagnosis: 56
Re: Staying home during home repair after a transplant
In general, the lungs are a common source of infection for patients post transplant. Chemical fumes alone do not cause an infection; however, with poor ventilation, they can cause inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis), which would be problematic. As such, I would generally try to avoid exposure to such in your state.
In fact, exposure to such fumes with poor ventilation is really not healthy for anyone.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
In fact, exposure to such fumes with poor ventilation is really not healthy for anyone.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Dr. James Hoffman - Name: James E. Hoffman, M.D.
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