Minor side effect of wildfires

[Crazed Rabbit]

Dang, man, that's bad.

Stay safe.

CR

[Hosakawa Tito]

Low humidity conditions during the winter where I live cause similiar problems with nose bleeds, cracked bleeding skin on your finger tips and lips, sore throats, etc... Running a humidifier helps a lot.

[CountArach]

Australia experiences many, many bushfires and they are never good. Many horror stories and lives ruined.

Keep safe man.

[KukriKhan]

With ya Cali-Bro. We've got one still burning at Camp Pendleton/Oceanside, with 10% humidity, 90F degrees, and me working outdoors. After last year, folks got serious about the 100+ foot safe space around structures, and have been clearing that so-called 'defensible space'.

This is probably why we haven't seen DiviniusArma on the forum for a few days now (fire-fighter).

[Kadagar_AV]

use lip balm on fingers...

Anyway, that sucks:(

Take no chances mate:)

[Guildenstern]

Every summer forest fires flame throughout my region (Tuscany, Italy). Last summer Tuscany had the highest number of wildfires burning at the same time (29). The containment of one of these fires required the manpower of 120 fire-fighters, and it was one of the hardest to get under control.

Most of the hundreds of fires that have ravaged the southern regions of Italy this summer were lit by arsonists, often affiliated with criminal organizations seeking to clear land for pasture or illegal construction.

The fires always force evacuations of tourists and residents, roaring through the countryside around towns and popular destinations famed for their beaches and medieval architectures.

We usually need army reinforcements to help the firefighting efforts, and army and navy helicopters are dispatched to the southern regions during the summer.

[Koga No Goshi]

With ya Cali-Bro. We've got one still burning at Camp Pendleton/Oceanside, with 10% humidity, 90F degrees, and me working outdoors. After last year, folks got serious about the 100+ foot safe space around structures, and have been clearing that so-called 'defensible space'.

This is probably why we haven't seen DiviniusArma on the forum for a few days now (fire-fighter).

Heya Kukri

Thanks everyone for the words of concern; just to let you know though, it sounds like Kukri is much closer to a possible fire than I am. I've never actually had any of the wildfires "reach my area", the worst that ever happened was there were certain freeways that were going right through it and I had to avoid 'em. Which I am sure most people in Southern California could say. So no worries, I doubt I'm gonna incinerate or have my house burn down.

I was actually just a little freaked by the sudden nosebleeds, I didn't even connect it with the fire immediately. And when I went to work and everyone else had nosebleeds I was like aw hell, this is like The Happening or something. ;)

Any good tips for keeping nose & throat better hydrated? I've never had to do something about this before.

[Kadagar_AV]

This is what we do in cold climate with low hydration in the air, but I am rather certain it transfers.

A) Milk is good to drink, it will refresh your throat.

B) When you have the chance, pull a bandana or something over nose and mouth. It looks a bit crazy though... However, your own hydration from breathing will stick to the bandana, giving your nose and throat time to recoup. If you want to, you can wet the bandana somewhat before putting it on. Again, this is not a short term solution, but helps your body get itself in order again. In the army we did it for like a quarter every hour if it was REALLY though.

C) You will lose more water than you are used to. Make sure to drink more than you usually do, it will help your body over all. However, the body can only use up to half a liter / 30 minutes, so drinking more than that is a waste and goes straight through. have a bottle of water handy and sip now and then.

D) If it is really dry, as mentioned, lipbalm where your fingernails starts will keep the hands from looking bad.


That's just from the top of my head, hope it helps:)

[Koga No Goshi]

This is what we do in cold climate with low hydration in the air, but I am rather certain it transfers.

A) Milk is good to drink, it will refresh your throat.

B) When you have the chance, pull a bandana or something over nose and mouth. It looks a bit crazy though... However, your own hydration from breathing will stick to the bandana, giving your nose and throat time to recoup. If you want to, you can wet the bandana somewhat before putting it on. Again, this is not a short term solution, but helps your body get itself in order again. In the army we did it for like a quarter every hour if it was REALLY though.

C) You will lose more water than you are used to. Make sure to drink more than you usually do, it will help your body over all. However, the body can only use up to half a liter / 30 minutes, so drinking more than that is a waste and goes straight through. have a bottle of water handy and sip now and then.

D) If it is really dry, as mentioned, lipbalm where your fingernails starts will keep the hands from looking bad.


That's just from the top of my head, hope it helps:)

Thank you sir. ;)

[Guildenstern]

I was actually just a little freaked by the sudden nosebleeds

Any good tips for keeping nose & throat better hydrated? I've never had to do something about this before.

I only now realize I was completely out of topic in my previous post here. Sorry guys.