well aint that a bitch :(

[MrSkippyJ]

Because the disease is associated with stagnant air and water. So if you were to point it at your face, for example, then you increase your risk because you are inhaling whatever it is blowing directly into your open maw as you snooze.

From: Mayo Clinic

The real threat is indoors, where legionella bacteria can multiply in water systems, whirlpool spas, air conditioning systems and even the misters in grocery store produce departments.

Like many microorganisms, legionella bacteria have the ability to anchor themselves to the interiors of pipes, faucets and shower heads. Once attached, the bacteria replicate in a sticky substance called a biofilm. As water flows past, it dislodges some of the biofilm, dispersing bacteria throughout the water system. Although it's possible to contract Legionnaires' disease from home plumbing systems, most outbreaks have occurred in large buildings, perhaps because complex systems allow the bacteria to grow and spread more easily.

[slugdub]

Exactly. That shit scares the hell out of me, although it seems rare... ugh.

[slugdub]

Legionnaires' disease, a relatively rare acute respiratory ailment, is often transmitted through air blowing across water or through air-conditioning systems.

So what does a fan do? It blows. The back of it sucks. I know in my bedroom, where I have my own bathroom, a fan blowing air from inside there would be very very stupid.

Unless you live in a house with no Air Conditioning or running water, you should be careful.

[MrSkippyJ]

So what does a fan do? It blows. The back of it sucks. I know in my bedroom, where I have my own bathroom, a fan blowing air from inside there would be very very stupid.

Unless you live in a house with no Air Conditioning or running water, you should be careful.

I put the wrong text in from the mayo clinic web site. It says the bacteria travels in tiny (too small for the eye to see) water droplets that can travel up to 4 miles. If your house has the bacteria, then it is very likely you will come into contact with it regardless of having a fan. Also, this is what I meant to copy earlier:

Although it's possible to contract Legionnaires' disease from home plumbing systems, most outbreaks have occurred in large buildings, perhaps because complex systems allow the bacteria to grow and spread more easily.

It just seems the risk is minuscule in a house and a fan would do little to increase the risk.

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[slugdub]

Why bother? if the whole point is for him to fall asleep to noise then why move any air around? I don't see the point in a fan during winter, just get a white noise machine:

[bassHZ]

ey random guy u dont live downhere in southern cali cuz if so jus open up ur window and fall asleep to the ghetto bird flying around ur hood making noise and flashing down thiefs lol

[AlpineKid]

says Legionnaire's disease is caused by the Legionnaire bacteria, from contaminated water, or bodily contact, nothing about a fan blowing bacteria on you in a bedroom setting? wtf

[slugdub]

I put the wrong text in from the mayo clinic web site. It says the bacteria travels in tiny (too small for the eye to see) water droplets that can travel up to 4 miles. If your house has the bacteria, then it is very likely you will come into contact with it regardless of having a fan. Also, this is what I meant to copy earlier:

Although it's possible to contract Legionnaires' disease from home plumbing systems, most outbreaks have occurred in large buildings, perhaps because complex systems allow the bacteria to grow and spread more easily.

It just seems the risk is minuscule in a house and a fan would do little to increase the risk.

Again "Legionnaires' disease, a relatively rare acute respiratory ailment, is often transmitted through air blowing across water or through air-conditioning systems."

Wherever air blows, so can this spore or whatever the fuck it is. Are you not convinced that fans blow air and can blow air across water? The water doesn't just jump up and infect you, it has to be inhaled somehow right? Shall I do a demonstration on how this works so everyone understands?

Air Conditioners are more likely to cause this because they combine the whole blowing air part and water, if not properly maintained. Fans need the whole water part added to them. This is how my bedroom is set up:

Shall I go over the proper fan placement for those who don't understand? If I want cool air blowing over me in the summer, I place the fan blowing at me, but not from the bathroom, as that is where the faucets and showerheads and toilet are. It is very simple really.

[The Performer]

Because the disease is associated with stagnant air and water. So if you were to point it at your face, for example, then you increase your risk because you are inhaling whatever it is blowing directly into your open maw as you snooze.

I smoke over a pack of unfiltered lucky strikes per day and I'm fine as can be. You folks these day's are just pussies with no immune system.