A Must read - LDA [Low Dose Allergen Treatment] for Wood allergies

[Roger Chandler]

I ran across this .pdf on the AAW site. It is great info for turners in that it addresses a new therapy for wood dust allergens.....called Low Dose Allergen Treatment.

In my opinion this information is good to have as a reference just in case you might ever find yourself experiencing an unexpected reaction and could assist in helping your doctor in finding some treatment options for you.

http://www.woodturner.org/resources/WT_WoodDustAllergies.pdf

[Steve Busey]

Good info, Roger. Thanks for posting. Hoping I never need this, but glad to know there's an option.

[Paul Singer]

After reading this and other accounts of respiratory problems related to woodturning plus the dangers of getting hit with flying objects ejected from turnings i think sky diving may be one of many safer hobbies. I love to turn but sometimes I wonder if it is worth it. You take all of the precautions and now i have to worry about dust being absorbed by the skin. WOW

[Jim Underwood]

Seems like someone who was going through this treatment posted here about a year ago...

[Jim Underwood]

Whoops.. It was me. Short memory. I was posting about Bud Latven getting this treatment and was relieved of symptoms:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?167415-Ran-across-this-wood-allergy-article-by-Bud-Latven-you-see-this