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Allergy to glow fuel
Hey guy's anyone here allergic to glow fuel after years of using it?The last couple of days I have come down with a rash on my wrists and arms.It's never bothered me before.I'm not sure it is the fuel yet but it's looking like it could be the problem.Has anyone had any issues with getting a rash from glow fuel?
oldguy- Gold Member
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
I have met a few that have experienced reactions as they grow older.
You may want to start wearing long sleeves and use gloves. The only other option is electric
You may want to start wearing long sleeves and use gloves. The only other option is electric
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
I would doubt that an "allergy" to the methanol or nitromethane would develop, although neither is good for you. now a general sensitivity might be a different matter.
The castor, and synthetic oils, dyes, and other additives however I would suspect a little more. Did you switch fuels recently?
Phil
The castor, and synthetic oils, dyes, and other additives however I would suspect a little more. Did you switch fuels recently?
Phil
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
Glow fuel exhaust will bother my sinuses if I spend a long day of flying .... never had a rash though.
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
Cribbs74 wrote:I have met a few that have experienced reactions as they grow older.
You may want to start wearing long sleeves and use gloves. The only other option is electric![]()
NO NO.
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
pkrankow wrote:I would doubt that an "allergy" to the methanol or nitromethane would develop, although neither is good for you. now a general sensitivity might be a different matter.
The castor, and synthetic oils, dyes, and other additives however I would suspect a little more. Did you switch fuels recently?
Phil
No it's the same sig fuel I have had for a while.I'm not sure it is the fuel yet, but it was somewhat better this morning, then I went out and did some testing and running some engines and a little while later the rash blew up again.Came in and washed real good and it has calmed down again.
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
larrys4227 wrote:Glow fuel exhaust will bother my sinuses if I spend a long day of flying .... never had a rash though.
Doesn't bother my sinuses at all.
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
Hi Jim, It's been a while.. I came upon this thread through an "allergy" search via CEF's internal search engine. I was in search of "CA" (super glue) allergies in particular.. but have you (or any other readers) had any further or noteable allergic reactions to any of the glow-fuel elements?
Hope all's well Jim,
Happy holidays
Hope all's well Jim,
Happy holidays
Re: Allergy to glow fuel
My only fuel allergy is my sorrow I feel after a few days of not smelling it and its exhaust fumes..
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
As we age, our skin tends to dry out, so it may absorb more of the fuel components into our skin. Also, our resilience changes, too.
I've noticed that auto mechanics use more of the thin nitril gloves in their work, to avoid absorbing auto oils and grease into their skin. It is thought that excessive repeated absorbsion into the skin is a contributing factor to various skin and other cancers.
For someone who has developed a sensitivity to glow fuel or a component thereof, can simply wear these thinner disposable gloves that are least in hindering hand movement. Thus help to avoid receiving the rash problem.
I have found over time in my older age, that I am intolerant of wheat. I am allergic to grass pollen, of which wheat is a grass. If I avoid wheat in my diet, then I am less irritable,
fart less,
and my sinus headaches
go away,
even during my worst allergy time, which is winter (extremely allergic to pine pollen). If I must eat wheat, then no more than a day, no repeats. Else, my irritability and severe sinus headaches return especially during my worst pollen days.
Our tolerance to certain chemicals can change. I've just learned to deal with it and move on. Truth is truth.
I've noticed that auto mechanics use more of the thin nitril gloves in their work, to avoid absorbing auto oils and grease into their skin. It is thought that excessive repeated absorbsion into the skin is a contributing factor to various skin and other cancers.
For someone who has developed a sensitivity to glow fuel or a component thereof, can simply wear these thinner disposable gloves that are least in hindering hand movement. Thus help to avoid receiving the rash problem.
I have found over time in my older age, that I am intolerant of wheat. I am allergic to grass pollen, of which wheat is a grass. If I avoid wheat in my diet, then I am less irritable,
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Our tolerance to certain chemicals can change. I've just learned to deal with it and move on. Truth is truth.
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
I always wear nitrile gloves when I mix fuel, run engines etc.
I also wear a heavy work glove when starting engines, flicking props. It is safer for the fingers.
I also wear a heavy work glove when starting engines, flicking props. It is safer for the fingers.
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Carcinogens produced from burning organic substances.
Many years ago I remember hearing reports that "burnt oil" produces carcinogens or PCB's. This was a particular concern for the "waste" motor-oil produced by IC engines.. and "end-of-life" oil-filled electrical power transformers.. but certainly not limited to those two producers. Apparently it's the "overheating" of these oils which changes their chemical composition enough to become hazardous.
Re: Allergy to glow fuel
Hi Levent, I recently wore a fingertip test device for a "home sleep study" to obtain data for treating my sleep apnea condition. In fact.. it's been almost exactly 10 years since my last sleep-study.. which I posted about HERE.
I'm trying to get help again.. because I just couldn't tolerate the CPAP/VPAP treatment attempts from 10 years ago. Left untreated; I've been at a higher risk for stroke, high blood-pressure.. and other health problems. There have been many advances made in the equipment for treating the condition over the last ten years.. so I'm hopeful.
Re: Allergy to glow fuel
I wish a speedy recovery to you. Yes, medical treatment advanced within time.
Last week in the morning suddenly I couldn't breathe easy and pulse was over 100. I went to hospital immediately. Electrocardiogram, respiration, bags full of liquids, checking oxygen saturation, x-ray etc. etc. in about two hours. Result is heart wall thickening -cardiomyopathy- and high blood pressure and three medicines need to be taken daily. I see that device -oximeter- in hospital and interested.
I also interested those vinyl tubings of serum bags and wanted to take them, however I couldn't said anything to nurses![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
Last week in the morning suddenly I couldn't breathe easy and pulse was over 100. I went to hospital immediately. Electrocardiogram, respiration, bags full of liquids, checking oxygen saturation, x-ray etc. etc. in about two hours. Result is heart wall thickening -cardiomyopathy- and high blood pressure and three medicines need to be taken daily. I see that device -oximeter- in hospital and interested.
I also interested those vinyl tubings of serum bags and wanted to take them, however I couldn't said anything to nurses
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Re: Allergy to glow fuel
Levent Suberk wrote:
Last week in the morning suddenly I couldn't breathe easy and pulse was over 100. I went to hospital immediately. Electrocardiogram, respiration, bags full of liquids, checking oxygen saturation, x-ray etc. etc. in about two hours. Result is heart wall thickening -cardiomyopathy- and high blood pressure and three medicines need to be taken daily. I see that device -oximeter- in hospital and interested.
I also interested those vinyl tubings of serum bags and wanted to take them, however I couldn't said anything to nurses
Levent..
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I'm scheduled for a "follow-up" with my general practitioner on Dec. 14th to review some recent labs done since being on a "Statin" (Atorvastatin 40mg actually) for the last 6 months which treats high cholesterol.
Have you seen the AFib commercial with Basketball legend Karrem Abdul-Jabbar? I plan to ask my doctor about testing for this.
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