Waking Up Wheezy (New Apartment)

noodler

Hey all,

Not looking for any argument here just the odd opinion.

I moved into a new apartment with carpet on the bedroom floor and I am waking up in the mornings feeling wheezy.

I should say I was an asthmatic as a child but it hasn't bothered me in the slightest in 15 years. My last place had wooden floors plus cat/dog but (the animals never seemed to bother me).

I am weighing up possible remedies, I guess I could replace the matress but I doubt this is it. I am assuming it is the fact I am so much closer to the floor with this bed + the carpet.

The hoover in the apartment is poor, not HEPA and suction isn't great. Is it extremely cheeky to ask the letting agency/landlord to possible go halves with me on a new one? Again I wouldn't be 100% this is the issue but certainly seems to be the variable in terms of the difference between this place and the last one.

D3PO

its not cheeky but expect 99% to be told no. The hoover works so they have no obligation to replace it.

especially as you don't know this is the issue.

djimi

If you suffer from respiratory issues then it is probably in your own interests to get yourself a decent hoover. Look on it as an investment, as you can bring it with you when you move on and hopefully have it for some time.

noodler

D3PO wrote: »

its not cheeky but expect 99% to be told no. The hoover works so they have no obligation to replace it.

especially as you don't know this is the issue.

Fair enough.

The hoover's suction ain't great though - I'd expect something better in a carpeted apartment but I am sure you are right overall.

djimi wrote: »

If you suffer from respiratory issues then it is probably in your own interests to get yourself a decent hoover. Look on it as an investment, as you can bring it with you when you move on and hopefully have it for some time.

I have played amateur senior football for the last four years, do weights etc etc. I really only mentioned the asthma because it is the only thing I associate the 'being wheezy' with.

I pray a new hoover solves it.

Dick Clerkin

If you're waking up wheezy in the mornings, you should think about seeing your doctor. You may be developing asthma again. It could just be coincidence that you've moved into a new place. On the other hand, common environmental triggers would include the house dust mite or sometimes the chemicals on mattresses or pillows.
More info here - http://www.patient.co.uk/health/asthma - scroll down to "What makes asthma worse?"

endacl

Any sign of mould, OP?

noodler

endacl wrote: »

Any sign of mould, OP?

Not that I can see.

I've had thw windows open extensively over the last 10 days as well for circulation.

Pretzill

I had similiar issues and had gone through many hoovers - hepa filters and even had carpet removed until I realised it was dust building on the underside of the bed no clearance between it and the floor now I move it hoover under regularly and hoover the matress too. Also it could be a number of things that's sparking off your asthma again - but dust is a bugger for it.

Gatling

You might have dust mites aggravating your asthma that and a possibility you may be feeling wheezy due to hay fever too ,
My asthma was no problem for the last 15+ years ,come February my asthma put me in hospital ,specialist put the sudden attacks down to dust and pollen allergies that mainly come on at night ,

Boots chemist do asthma monitoring where they check your lung capacity and offer advice on bedding and so on

the_syco

What are you allergic to? If it was cats or dogs, there may just be animal hair hair in the room?

Otherwise I'd also look for mould, and/or freshly painted walls (fresh paint is often used to cover mould amongst other things).

noodler

Pretzill wrote: »

I had similiar issues and had gone through many hoovers - hepa filters and even had carpet removed until I realised it was dust building on the underside of the bed no clearance between it and the floor now I move it hoover under regularly and hoover the matress too. Also it could be a number of things that's sparking off your asthma again - but dust is a bugger for it.

I'll certainly do this next since its an easy thing to try.

Gatling wrote: »

You might have dust mites aggravating your asthma that and a possibility you may be feeling wheezy due to hay fever too ,

Never had any hay fever issues in my life.

Gatling wrote: »

Boots chemist do asthma monitoring where they check your lung capacity and offer advice on bedding and so on

Sure, the bedding option is certainly under consideration for my next set of bed linen etc. Another easy attempt since I need to buy a second set anyway.

the_syco wrote: »

What are you allergic to? If it was cats or dogs, there may just be animal hair hair in the room?

Not a thing, cat used to sleep on my bed at home. Hairs everywhere so it can't be that.

the_syco wrote: »

Otherwise I'd also look for mould, and/or freshly painted walls (fresh paint is often used to cover mould amongst other things).

Scary thought tbh.

djimi

noodler wrote: »

Not a thing, cat used to sleep on my bed at home. Hairs everywhere so it can't be that.

You would be surprised. All my life I have been around cats without issue, then one day I was around a strange cat that set me off into a fit of sneezing and wheezing, and since that day I cant be within a country mile of them without being set off again.

Gatling

Hay fever can come on suddenly especially if your coming to your late 20's and early 30's for some strange reason been a huge increase in cases in the last few years