University of Arizona, Tuscon - Valley Fever Center
Education - Information
Along with links in the first post of the thread, a little more to start one's education on this topic. It's a good idea to consult at least a half dozen solid informational organizations, of course. And remember that Valley Fever is not just in the southwest, there are other states where it can occur.
Also consider the purchase of any used vehicles or rental cars (one can never tell the roads they've known). Vehicle air systems could harbor dust from all over. Yet, even new cars may be transported from a port to local showrooms on open trailers through various geographic regions.
A strong wind system or tornado can also carry all kinds of microscopic particles from region to region. -
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- MAP shows incidents of Valley Fever can range across the U.S. so it's not just the SW.
Why more dust storms and VALLEY FEVER are blanketing the Southwest
By Dave Berndtson - PBS NewsHour - June 1, 2017
Excerpts:
Giant dust storms are sweeping the southwestern United States more frequently. Why? Rising sea temperatures, according to a study published in the journal of Geophysical Research Letters.
The study also links the rise in dust storms with an 800 percent increase in cases of Valley fever, a rare fungal lung infection. . . .
. . . The team pulled measurements from 29 of the nation’s 187 sites; for the sake of consistency, they focused on the sites that had collected data for the longest period of time. . . .
. . . Valley fever, a disease caused by inhaling the soil-dwelling fungus Coccidioides. It can trigger flu-like symptoms including fatigue, coughing and shortness of breath.
Overall, from 2000 to 2011, the infection rate of Valley fever in the Southwest has increased more than 800 percent, the study found. . . .
[Full Article at link above, with MAP of Valley Fever hotspots.]
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I've not cross searched regarding OLE and such a fungal infection yet this might be something to consider along with Allicin and other plant medicines that might be of help to those who live in such areas.
But, really, many locales have various kinds of air / fungal issues. Knowledge of one's area & a wide-ranging proactive approach is good for most of us.
Of course, if anyone suspects VALLEY FEVER, it's very important to consult a medical expert on that - many doctors are not up to speed on the potential severity of it.
While it may be a mild - or even rather rough - nuisance to some, it can cause permanent harm, can be chronic if left untreated, and even cause death. Medical evaluation and guidance necessary with a top notch doctor.
And a naturopathic physician should be able to answer questions regarding any herbal approaches whether to help with prevention or infection.
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