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To think I’m going to be ill after inhaling dust from the attic!!

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gahhhhhhhhhhhh · 10/08/2026 21:27

Am I going to expire???

Brought down some very dusty old books from the attic that were giving off a strange smell. I damp wiped them and the cloth smelled really weird and fausty. I immediately got a strong burning in my nose like id inhaled pepper and ever since my nose is running but dry and I’m coughing.

Its not insulation fibres, its more like a dried mould I suppose.

Wahhhh will I get pneumonia or a sinus infection now??

OP posts:
vodkaredbullgirl · 10/08/2026 21:48

Well I've been in the attic most the day clearing it. Didn't get anything up my nose, bit of dust maybe the odd cobweb.

OneOfEachPlease · 10/08/2026 21:49

Unless you keep any noxious substances up there you’ll be fine

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