Wood Burning Fireplaces Causing Asthma Atttacks
As we are heading into winter, Hubby decided it was time to use the fireplace. He likes the cozy feel of a fireplace. It has been an ongoing "discussion" between us. We have a historic home, and as soon as we signed our names on the dotted line, EVERYTHING started to leak, short out, flood, break, etc. We had so many ongoing problems that I refused to let Hubby use the fireplace until he had it inspected. With our luck, I was sure that if we used it, our house would burn down. We've had so many strange things happen with our house, it actually wouldn't surprise me.... So, 10 years later, he finally paid to have an inspector come and check out the fireplace and chimney. It was actually in good shape! So, he lit a fire. And I waited. I was a little concerned because our 3 teenagers and I all have asthma. All night, my chest was tight. And I was coughing. And had that "twitchy" feeling in my throat. And I had to use my in...