Lung health and construction dust

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Hello ,
My neighbour is carrying out extensive work on their property that will go on for around six months. I'm v v worried, this is the second time they're carrying out major building works (last time it went on for a year) and mine + daughter's lungs were really impacted. We're both asthmatic, daughter was hospitalised with pneumonia.

Mentioned this to the owners, requested plastic sheeting to be put around construction site but not sure they'll cooperate as the response was so vague.

I want to ensure maximum safety for my children. About to invest in the best possible air purifier, I've seen Dyson, Shark and Blue air...can anyone recommend one?
I'll be keeping the windows closed throughout the summer ! Anyone know how long it takes for the dust to settle/ no longer be airborne so I can ventilate in evenings ? Thanks all

Anyone?

lenachase thanks for replying. I'm devastated to say that my request to my neighbours, both verbally and in writing were ignored.

They carried out massive demolition work without any protection, despite me explaining that both my daughter and I had asthma and a history of being hospitalised with pneumonia.

No dampening down, no tarpaulin around the site, just clouds of construction dust everywhere.
She, the vile owner of the house is , ironically an architect for our local council.

My lungs have been in pain (inflammation) since early July.

Complain to the council. Are you both wearing face masks when outside your property? Getting in and out of your car etc?

The air purifier at home will help but don’t use a fan. Have you tried using steam? Humidifier at night in bedroom?

Forget the council, they won’t do much. If you think they are shirking their health and safety obligations, contact the HSE. They always respond quickly and take appropriate action.

Many thanks, I'll look up the HSE number. The major construction/demolition work is over now though. They're just completing the interior.

I'm not sure what anyone can do once the damage is done. I dread continuing to live alongside these utterly vile neighbours