Poison ivy inhalation?
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GrassGuerilla
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I'd say yes from sawing. I've definitely gotten it flung on me from string trimming. And while the sweat itself may or may not be enough, wiping said sweat certainly will. I used to not get it at all, but I believe repeated exposure has changed that. At any rate, now I get it quite easily. Years ago I could handle the vines etc without worry. These days if I even stick a string trimmer into a batch without seeing it first, I have it on most anywhere exposed including hands, arms, any exposed leg, and even on my face. I've found immediately washing with strong soap seems to minimize or even eliminate symptoms.
Worst thing I've seen was a group of guys that burned some vines in a barrel. Three of the five guys were hospitalized from inhaling it within several days. One made it to the ICU.
Worst thing I've seen was a group of guys that burned some vines in a barrel. Three of the five guys were hospitalized from inhaling it within several days. One made it to the ICU.
How much were you into and how many days ago? You have it now? Inhaling from sawing not too likely. Chipper dust maybe, burning definitely.
I didnt even think I was in it. I got it a month ago and keep getting it from touching whatever still has oil on it. But, I got a lot on my head and my throat is sore on one side. I feel like ****. I get it yearly but I havent been in it except once. So I was thinking either sweat spread it or maybe it was on my saw. I'm about to pitch all my clothes and bleach my equipment
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Some tips that have kept me safe for years.
look for it always before you cut.
Use long sleeves, gloves , safety glasses ,etc ,cover up good.
Use a pole pruner to clean as much away a possible before you start.
Don't let the sawdust land on you aim it away and position yourself accordingly.
If you are in it heavy throw the clothing away when done.
Last but not least keep washing it off in less than an hour with some strong soap like Orange hand cleaner or Dawn.
Oh and when you get home spray the saws down with a strong cleaner and wash them off.
There was a video where a guy described it. He put motor oil on his skin and washed it off. He claimed that because its an oil, it takes some real scrubbing. And that if you get to it in time, you can all but prevent the rash. Of course, thats all assuming you know you've hit it.
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I always look and rarely miss it.
You can miss it when it is mixed in with other vines that look similar.
Shagbark
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Yes! I have had extreme cases of both with poison ivy and poison sumac. Internally it is quite miserable, and of course you usually have it externally also.
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