Steve 2 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Anyone have suggestions to improve air quality in the house? Vet says my tag's respiratory system is a mess, but at this point there is no infection. I closed the heater vent in the sleep room and turned down the heater. I've been trying to get Toulouse outside more and giving him a daily morning shower with a solution "Rain" that's supposed to help with inflammation. Thx. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankaray Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I am sure some veteran members will be along shortly with better advice, but if your looking to improve the air quality, I'd check out rabbitair. I bought a pair of rabbitair hepa purifiers and placed 1 in close proximity to our TAG`s cage/perch etc. I can say that after running these units 24/7, I have seen a decent reduction on dander and dust. I also keep the humidity as constant as I can and I also avoid any drafts from the HVAC system like you referenced in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yes, I use an air cleaner. It really makes a world of difference. I have many throughout my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I never thought about this. Is this just from crappy urban air? What type of air cleaners you use Talon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I live in the country, no bad air outside, but I have noticed a deduction in the dander, and the air just seems cleaner inside. My son has asthma and after putting them thru my house and each kid had one in their bedroom, he rarely had any asthma problems. I have on in my bedroom next to Talons sleep cage, and when I vacuum the filter once a week, it is covered in bird dander. I had bought the ones that were advertised in Bird Talk for many years. But I know they don't have a very good business reputation. JWR Germicidal Bird Systems is the brand. I don't know if they sell them anymore, but I have a lifetime supply of filters and bulbs. They come with a filter than can be vacuumed and washed as well as a germicidal bulb. I run them 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) When your vet says your grey respiratory system is a mess, what specifically did they mean by that? Did they see something using a scope, hear sounds as your grey was breathing or what? Air quality is very subjective in terms what what your measuring. Some areas in the country have tons of smog for example especially during certain times of the year. Some people smoke in their house, some have mold issues etc. I guess the question is, what specifically did he say to do about it? Use an air purifying system? Normally air purifiers are for the human that is trying to reduce dander they may be allergic to, not the bird. Edited January 16, 2014 by danmcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I use Living Air. The main one has 4 washable filters. I don't know if they do anything but it hasn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Austin air is another very good one a little pricy but they run forever. It would be helpful to know what your Vet. was speaking about his airways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 2 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 My vet said it was mostly due to dry air conditions in the home as well as the central air heating. I'm located in the bay area(San Francisco). We have occasional bad air days but no where near as bad as So. Cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 2 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Danmcq I had a yearly health check. The vet did a visual check of Toulouse's ears, throat, blood work and stool sample. His white blood count was elevated 17000 where high range is 9000, sinus was full of debris and red cells no sign of infection more likely inflammation, a lot of air way inflammatory cells. Suggestions were to get him outside as much as possible, tune down central air and use a solution "rain" to help reduce respiratory inflammation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'd try a humidifier first. This time of year dries out the sinuses of bird and human alike. Might make things more comfortable for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklips Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I use this one. http://www.heavenfresh.co.uk/index.php/naturopure-air-purifiers/naturopuretm-hf-380-a-multiple-technologies-intelligent-air-purifier-with-remote-control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 There is an IQ Air multi-stage air cleaner that runs all of the time. Also have the windows and screen doors open anytime the weather is nice, which is most every day here in San Diego. I also roll the guy's in their cages outside on most days. They range in age from 6-13 years and are in excellent health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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