I hate to nag but as someone who has very brittle uncontrollable asthma NEVER EVER risk driving yourself or waiting it out when you start to feel wheezy. It is so dangerous to go in someone else's car because if you pass out or worse then they can't help. Always call 999 because they can start immediate treatment. Obviously as it's been so long since you've had a severe attack you've risked the travel to a nearby hospital but honestly from personal experience, never risk it again, 999 and keep taking your inhaler as many times as you need until they arrive. Hope you're feeling better. Take care xxx
@@JillCarman thank you yes we won't do that again, it just honestly didn't occur to us at the time that we needed an ambulance. Even when receiving care I felt like I was wasting peoples time 🙈 but I know now its a 999 call x
@fifefreecleaning you've been incredibly lucky tbh, the fact you started to get blue lips means that your oxygen levels were dangerously low. It's so scary to deal with. I wasn't asthmatic as a child but developed it as an adult and it's uncontrollable sadly so I've dealt with this for years now and I see people just brush it off not realising how close to death they have been. My advice if it happens again always ring 999, sit upright, take inhaler as much as needed, don't move around, don't use your energy on anything but staying calm and trying to get deep slow breaths in and out. I'm sorry for nagging but the grandma in me just hates the thought of you risking not calling 999 because you don't think it's serious enough. If it's not been a bad attack when the crew. One out then that's ok, better to be safe xxx
To anyone reading OPs comment - this is solid advice. I'm an NHS24 nightshifter and deal with this regularly. If it's as bad as you've described, you call 999. If it's not quite that bad but you can't get it under control or you live more than a 5 min drive from an A&E dept (ie. Your local hospital is community with MIU) then you call 111 and select the emergency option. We can find the nearest location of care or figure out how to get care to you - whichever is faster and most appropriate to the circumstances. The irony is that it's people like you we are there to help and you don't call, yet the lines are clogged up with folk who have a runny nose or a random pain for a whole 10mins that they expect a diagnosis for over the phone 😡. Bottom line, when your breathing is compromised (especially if you have a respiratory Dx) then you act on seeking medical assistance as though it is an emergency. If you're hesitant in establishing that, count to 10 out loud. If you have to stop for breath in between or struggle to get to the end then you are validly compromised. It's frightening the amount of folk who don't call because they "don't want to bother you or waste your time". We're here to help you in emergency/urgent situations. You're keeping me in a job! 😅 999 for ambulance 111 for NHS24 🏴 Edited to reenforce the "do not drive yourself" aspect to this. This is an absolute red line. The outcome will be catastrophic if you pass out while driving. NEVER drive yourself in a medical emergency or episode of severe illness that may impair your judgement. Always get someone else to drive if you are attending your location of care independently.
Take care of yourself, ladies. Nobodies house is worth dying over. You both are amazing at what you do for FREE for people. I wish you both all the best 😍
Right & to me the mess in this home looks more like teenagers or young adults too busy drinking & partying to clean, rather than an adult with a mental illness.. & if that’s the case I feel they should have been made to clean their own mess.. I hope these ladies aren’t being taken advantage of 🩵
I could never do this. I feel ill just seeing this kind of mess. I'm a nurse and I used to work in an emergency room. I have seen many people close to death from asthma triggered by allergies. It's good that you are bringing some awareness to this serious health issue.
I lost an uncle to asthma. Was triggered thanks to a small motorcycle accident, no one was hurt, but he started to struggle with his breathing. He died on the way to hospital. Never met him, it was in the early 80's but still hearing your story just reminded me how fast it can go bad. Glad that you went to get help and they were able to!
I hope you won't mind me offering a small piece of advice here, but I truly believe you might find it helpful. Apologies if I'm stepping over any lines her. Where I live, we can purchase "Bag Buddy's," which are essentially just collapsible wire frames designed to hold trash bags open. For jobs like this one, we use the largest size available to hold industrial trash bags. One person (obviously wearing good knee pads) crawls ahead of the person bagging, tossing all the trash behind them, while keeping an eye open for any personal items or valuables that might otherwise be discarded with the trash. A second person uses a plastic scoop shovel to transfer the trash into the bags. While it does take more time to sort than it does to shovel, it usually works out because the one shoveling also needs to tie-off and replace the bags as they are filled. That person also has to occasionally take the time to haul the filled bags out to the dumpster, giving the sorter a bit of extra time to gain some ground. I know it seems like a waste to have an extra person sorting, but given the complex emotional issues often associated with this sort of situation... well, I'm sure I don't need to explain further.
There are so many useful tools out there that you won't ever know about unless you stumble upon them or someone mentions that it exists. Letting people know about them is always a good thing to do IMO because in the worst case the person already knows they exist, but most of the time they might not even know it is a thing Anyone who gets mad about something like this because they know about it is a person who needs therapy tbh because there is no need to get mad over something so simple and harmless
I’m sorry you went through that Steph! Glad you are ok. Call an ambulance if you ever struggle like that as they can start oxygen and a breathing treatment while transporting you. I’m a retired emergency room nurse and my husband is a retired paramedic and we’ve seen our share of people pulling up to the emergency room with someone unresponsive in a car.
So glad you made it to the hospital in time! 😓 I think ventilation of the houses may also be a big problem. Even though it's getting colder, try and ventilate the surroundings for 10-15 minutes every hour by opening the windows.
Sometimes the windows are painted shut, though. Other than that - absolutely... I'd have had every window wide open. And, given there was no internal heating then it doesn't make that much of a difference to open the windows.
An air filter might be helpful. It won't prevent the need for a dust mask but it'll help clear the dust that gets thrown into the air as you move and clear the clutter. If you get one that uses the paper filters you'll be able to chuck them after every job so you'll not be cross contaminating.
Whew! I’m so glad you (both) got through that. Once my husband had an asthma attack and needed me to rush him to an emergency room-I was sick with a stomach bug and had to open the car door at a traffic light to throw up. We made it. Love to both of you inspiring lovelies from Delaware USA ❤❤
So happy that Danielle was there to help!!! I, too, have asthma and it has gotten worse with age. Many household cleaners will trigger my asthma and I've have to seek out alternatives to clean my own home. Please be careful doing these cleanings. You both are so sweet and kind.
This house was not one of your usual cleans and I suspect the low air quality was what set off your asthma attack. Smoke fumes, dust, mites, mice urine and poop are not a great combination! I'm glad you were not alone on that day and are now recovering. Thank God Danielle was with you! x
Also be careful of mouse poop . It can contain a bacteria that quickly destroys the body. It isn't released until the poop is fully dried and turned into a dust and spread through the air. I just watched something on it. Within 3 days or so a person was dead. Please be careful.
Selfishly, I am glad you are continuing to do your free cleans and bring out your videos but honestly if you were both to change your mind and stop doing what you do who could honestly blame you. You were both very brave to even walk into this house and you did an amazing job. Thank you.
I had undiagnosed asthma for many years. They gave me medicine for all sorts of other things to treat each individual symptom, but never looked at all symptoms together. Then a few years ago I had a lung test as part of a large wellness test and they asked me if I was ever told I had asthma. NO. That was when I finally got the proper treatment. I am allergic to some weird very specific things, surprisingly not pets.
@ wood smoke, especially oak. So I can’t be around camp fires or BBQs. Certain perfumes. If I put a tiny bit on my wrist to test, and it’s wrong, I have to go in the bathroom and wash it off. Even a little can cause problems. I cannot go down the laundry soap aisle at the grocery stores. I will take a deep breathe, run down and get my soap and then run back to my cart. Some flowers, mainly lilies. If they come in a bouquet I will take them out immediately. But then also dust on windy days and pollen. So those are normal.
@@debmacie1612instead of removing the Lilly flower completely you could just remove the pollen stamens from inside. That way you can still enjoy your full bouquet.
I am so glad you have each other. Your relationship is so very precious and I am glad you both realize this. So glad you are both ok. Steph, glad you are aware and use your PPE from now on. You both should. Bless you all❤ (lol the glad comment)
Asthma is no joke. I had Covid this summer and it kicked my asthma into high gear….my doctor treated it very seriously. But I still feel like my asthma has become like it was when I was younger. I knew I was still asthmatic but I hadn’t had an attack in 40+ years. ….now I worry when I get breathless. Take your allergies seriously 🥰
Wow! I'm so glad you shared your story! Asthma is scary, for sure! Not many can say they have a friend who saved their life! The after photos are awesome - great job.
I am asthmatic too and it’s terrifying not being able to breathe. Long-term asthmatics get complacent about their condition but we really do need to give it the respect it deserves. Very glad to know you’re okay and yes, masks are vital
Lifelong asthma patient here, and yeah. I didn't take it seriously until a few years ago when I suffered a collapsed lung. If I'd been by myself, I'd have died. Luckily, I was with my mom, who shoved me in the car and took me for treatment. (People using rescue inhalers are treated like a punchline, so why *would* any of us take it seriously?) Ever since then, I've kept my symptoms well-controlled on an inhaled corticosteroid. The medication Singulair works wonders for both allergies and asthma, too. Glad you made it out the other side!!!
I'm so glad you are alright Steph! Thank goodness Danielle was there! You girls are awesome and kind. Please rest and best wishes to you both and your families ❤😊🎉
I'm so glad you're okay! Danielle is right, it's good to increase awareness of how serious asthma can be - people always seem to underestimate it for some reason. 🤯 Imagine what living in those conditions does to the residents' health as well. 😟 Thank you so much for being willing to help.
People often say it's only asthma 😢😢. I was helping clean my mil's house. 5 days in hospital and being told next time I went in there I'd die. Not my job anymore.
I'm so glad you are okay, Stephanie! I can't imagine how scary that must have been. And thank you Danielle for taking care of her and getting her to proper treatment in time. I don't even want to think about what could have happened if you weren't there.😮 I hope you are getting the rest you need and can get back to cleaning soon. Great job ladies!❤❤❤
What a great idea to share this story with all who watches the video. I too did not know asthma was deadly, until I came very close to dying myself. A friend got me to the hospital, they hit me from behind with a wheelchair, right into treatment. Apparently they lost a 23yr old the day before with the same symptoms. If memory serves I was 20ish at that time. Take care😊
Hi my husband is a hoarder my house looks just like this as i have had a heart defect and 2 operations this year. My hubby is a chronic asthma sufferer so i know how you feel. He has heart problems now also. Watching you gives me hope that i will be able to clear my house once i feel fit again. Ty for helping. I hope u feel better soon.
Sorry for your health difficulties and we wish you well! If you are in our area please reach out to is and if you are outside our area please look into what other support is available for you so you don't have to do it alone x
Clean your house. Stop with the excuses. You hoarders always have every excuse in the world. I guarantee you let that house cause at least some of your health problems. Or fork out some money and get it clean periodically so it doesn't build up like this house. Let me guess, no money, you want a hand out. I know I know. You can't work and haven't in 30, 40 years. 🙄
@fifefreecleaning it's OK i live in Germany. Ex forces with ptsd. The comment below is very rude.@superstraight.... I have money don't need handouts. Yes some of the health issues are caused by the state of my house, but the hole in the heart I have is a birth defect. You obviously know nothing about mental health issues with hoarders. My husband has real major panic attacks if i do anything to the house when he around. Look at it this way.. my fridge broke 3 years ago..I need a new fridge but the old one needs to go first to make room. Not happening I need his help to move old fridge. Same with the dishwasher etc etc. It's not a thing I am proud of. I am not lazy we are not alcoholic or drug abusers. We are struggling due to the lack, of help for autistic and bi polar people with ptsd. Sometimes it's good to look outside the box. See the bigger picture instead of criticism try empathy.
Oh boy. I am so sorry that happened to you Steph. Asthma sounds so harmless but it can kill you. Ive had asthma for years and Ive been compromised a couple of times. The American Lung Association has the best statement: If you cant breath, nothing else matters. I am so grateful you are better.🙏🙏🙏
Don't know why this popped up i my recommendations. I've never watched anything like this on RUclips but it was very interesting and I'm so glad you're ok! Im going to see what other videos you've made now lol hope you've recovered OK since this x
God bless you ladies! Steph, PLEASE take care of yourself! Allergies and asthma are no joke! Wear that respirator mask always! I hope you rest up and recover quickly❤️❤️
I'm glad u put this up. My mom and my daughter struggle with asthma everyday. I can't even count how many times my daughter has had pneumonia in the winter months because of her asthma. Or how many times I've had to run my mom or daughter to the ER for a major asthma attack. Asthma needs more awareness!!!
As someone who grew up in a hoarding house... I hate having clutter, or disorganization. I can handle some, but if it hangs around too long or I feel like there's too much stuff around in a close space, I have issue. Usually drives me into a freaky cleaning mode, and sometimes results in me moving things or throwing away stuff I regret getting rid of later because at that time I'd rather just see it gone. However, now that my mental health has gotten better and my husband is aware of this issue, I'm able to sort this out much easier. Watching these videos sometimes helps remind me that I'm not actually in this situation anymore... It's just a little untidy, and thats okay as long as it doesn't go unchecked and your health isn't in danger.
we love growing from traumas!! im similar to you in that i grew up in a bit of a difficult environment that affected how i see cleaning, but it was from the extreme opposite perspective. my father was a "clean freak" (possibly OCD but yk older generations and diagnoses lol) and it was a big anxious thing to clean. it had to be perfect, done his way, and any slight slip up was "not his daughter." It took me a long time to even be able to face cleaning at all because it was associated with that, making me into a pretty unclean person in the first years of living on my own. took me a long time to get over it, but now i feel less moralistic about cleaning. im not "failing" by not doing the dishes every single night, so i dont have any failure to "confront" by just getting around to em (:
I cleaned places for 25 years ... I hate everything that cats, dogs & humans leave behind. I would like to compliment you 2 to the courage & support you do here for the needy ...🎉🎉🎉
Oh my goodness, who scary for you both. I hope that you are feeling better now Steph and absolutely not more cleaning without the correct PPE. Your health comes first.
I was listening to you and I was reliving when I had pulmonary embolism... It seems that we never really think it's that bad until we figure out it is. I'm glad you are better!
I've had 3 episodes where I couldn't get air past the base of my throat, ended up going into AFib where your heart just quivers instead of beating. It was extremely scary & thought I was dying, they put me in the Cardiac Unit for 4 days. Take care of yourself & don't push yourself to get back in the full swing of things.
First, GOOD JOB DANIELLE being your best friends ride or die. You saved her life, and that is amazing. Stephanie, I’m sooooooo glad you’re still here on earth with us. What a terribly scary thing. Please invest in a top of the line rebreather or filtration system to wear while you’re working in these houses. I don’t know how much they cost, but I’d look for something that is supposed to keep you safe in dangerous or poisonous environments. Like tented houses when they are trying to kill termites. Im sure there is something available for people who work with those kinds of chemicals regularly and need their bodies protected, especially their airways. Immediately after you’re done, go home and shower, so none of the residue on your skin gets into your lungs. And please, if you ever get to that point again, and now you know exactly how you feel when you’re in big danger, don’t drive yourself! Call 999, get out into fresh air. I also think there’s something you can set up on your phone that will make a phone call for you in case of emergency. Either a text or a voice message. Just in case you find yourself in the position where you can’t catch your breathe enough to speak. So that people (husband, family, Danielle) don’t think it’s just a butt dial, or a bad connection, there will be a possibility you’re on the line but can’t breath. Come up with a plan so everyone will know you may be in crisis. And go to your regular MD. See if it’s time to change your meds to something stronger for regular use, and maybe even a stronger medication in case of asthma attack. I know my mom had equipment at her home that allowed her to give herself a breathing treatment with a steroid based inhalant. She lived way out in the country away from the hospital. So it was a godsend! Now, please listen to your doctor and lay around and just allow your body to regain its strength and heal your lungs. It’s already working hard just doing that!!!
So glad you were able to receive the help you needed as quickly as needed, Steph-great work, Danielle!! An asthma attack IS quite terrifying!! I know you each feel blessed to have the other in your life!! Wishing you continued healing🥰🙏🏻
Thank you for getting people to understand asthma attacks. The worst part i find is that i cant speak to get help and so they think I’m just weird and dont realise i need help!
I'm so glad you had a caring, careful person with you to be the advocate for you during this time to get you to help. It is so scary, and dangerous. Please take care. ❤
As a fellow asthmatic, I so appreciated this story! It's not talked about enough, and as another commenter stated, because of media/pop-culture/movies etc. it's not taken as seriously - an inhaler is a prop for the "dork" or whatever. The only film I've seen take asthma more seriously was "Signs" and even then, it was sort of a gimmick. I'm so glad you are ok and were able to receive the care to save your life! It's always so scary. I was diagnosed with asthma as an infant, so it's been all I know. Because of that, I do not always take my attacks as seriously as I should, and especially as an adult have had too many close calls with thinking I can power through them when I should have gone to the ER. Also, pretty much everything is a trigger for my asthma - especially cigarette smoke which I'm also allergic to. I can see myself having made the same choices you did during that cleaning and getting myself into the same trouble. Please take care of yourself, and I'll promise to take better care of myself with my asthma too! This is a good reminder to not risk delaying on getting help.
Many years ago my cousin had a asthma attack while staying at her friends, due to a late Halloween night out with her kids😮. It was also her dad's birthday😢. .her children found her in the morning. ❤❤❤please take care of yourselves ladies. It's soo dangerous cleaning up the ..unknown..🎉 love and huggs Deb
Glad you are ok. Hugs My hubby came out from the UK when he was 35. He had NEVER been diagnosed with asthma. His mum was an ER nurse and even she didnt. So he struggled through 35 yrs of it before it was finally diagnosed in Australia. That was 15 yrs ago.
Ive seen a workmate have a chronic asthma attack and it was bloody scary, Danielle you did a great job keeping calm and helping Stephanie through it, Well done. Stay well girls 💚🐝
Do not underestimate the effects of cigarette smoke that lingers in soft furnishings and clothing. I used to get asthma attacks when clients (children) came in with their parent’s cigarette smoke clinging to their coats snd clothes. I cannot imagine all the things in that filthy home that could trigger your Asthma. I am glad you are recovering. I understand the feeling of not calling emergency services. Denial is common and that is why it is important for those around you to not take “No” for an answer when it comes to calling them.
Wow, you’ve come so far with the channel and the ease with which you two do the voiceovers now. Proud of you! Please always prioritize your health during these cleanups.
This is my first video of y’all’s and I just want to add in my gratitude for you both! I’m so relieved you’re okay, Steph, and thank y’all for spreading awareness about just how serious asthma really is- I never really thought about what an (ironically) silent killer it is, nor how immensely common asthma-related deaths are. The house looks like a whole new place after the clean-up, even if it isn’t as extensive as other free cleans, and I know that family is immeasurably thankful; as someone who struggles greatly with Fibro + other chronic health problems/hella chronic pain, I’d literally be hysterical in gratitude. Profound blessings to you all, I’ll be checking out and promoting y’all going forward!
I have asthma, too. Watching thi svid I can see you guys are hard workers and accomplished so much in the time you were there. I darn near choked every time you squeezed and puched down on every bag as you tied it shut. That air that escapes from that foul and dangerous dust and air blew right into your face, mask or no mask. Those masks (respirators) can only filter out so much before they are plugged and the filters need to be changed. You may have asked to much of your filters. Also when you take them off and put them on again, if your hands are not free on contaminants you are introducing bad things into the insides of those respirators. Pay attention to these details I have mentioned or you may end up in this situation again. Bless you for what you do for free and I am wishing you many more years of this gift you are giving to others.
Oh that is so scary! I am so glad you are ok and thank you for sharing your story. I have mild asthma and this has been a wake up call for me to take it more seriously. I am so glad Danielle joined you on that clean and that you went to that hospital. ❤
I am so glad you are ok! That was such a close call. I am the same way regarding my own well being. I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance last January for breathing issues and severe chest pains. Turns out I had pneumonia and asthma? I have never had asthma in my life. I thought I had the flu and just kept going thru the motions of life saying I’ll be fine. It’s ok until I collapsed and I wasn’t. Big learning experience for me to pay closer attention to my symptoms and take them more seriously. So happy you were there for each other that day and the hospital was able to help save your life. ❤✨🙏🏻
Literally had an asthma attack 2 weeks ago because i lost my inhaler and was looking for it, hospital gave me a room about 20 mins after arriving. Serious stuff, glad youre on the mend.
Thank you for sharing your story and asthma is very serious and my mothers best friend died of an asthma attack while at work many years ago but please take care of yourself and be very careful of cleaning these type of homes.I'm so thankful your friend helped you and that you got better and btw your videos rock!!!
Terrifying! So glad you weren't on your own there. I learned the hard way to call 911 rather than wait or try to get to hospital on my own. Not for asthma but other issues. Very glad you are on the mend. ❤ from 🇨🇦
I’m so glad you’re okay, omg. Asthma is lethal, and I think because people see children with puffers, they think it’s just a kids’ passing illness. The husband of one of my friends died of an asthma attack. Super fit guy, always in the gym, ate healthy, barely ever had issues with his asthma. No idea what triggered it, but it was 25 mins from the start of the attack to him dying. The ambulance arrived too late and there was nothing they could do. He left behind my friend and five children. Thank feck your pal was there to help you, and you both decided that the closest hospital was the place to go even if it didn’t have A&E!!! ❤
Aw man, that is scary. You should take it as a sign for both of you to take some time to rest and be with your families through the holidays. You owe us nothing, but we sure do love you cuties. *Love from Portland Oregon*
I'm so glad they took you seriously at the emergency room. Both my Grandmother and my Aunt passed away from asthma attacks. Please be sure and keep that Hazmat mask on whenever you clean these houses, if you are going to continue to do these.
I have fibromyalgia. I'm glad to see someone get the help they need. I also have complex trauma and complex ptsd. I have really good spells, where I feel my best and can accomplish most anything. But then it comes back...pain, muscle spasms, memory issues, migraines, and more. It's a puzzling and frustrating thing. I'm glad to see it being better understood. 🌹
My fibromyalgia disappeared within 2 weeks of starting the carnivore diet. I know it may sound crazy, but, desperate times, etc... Maybe it can be helpful for you too.
So thankful that you were not planning on doing this enture home solo. Getting so much trash hauled away, 1. Allowed for maintenance access and 2. Hopefully will motivate the persons to follow through with additional cleaning.
It is so scary to have a asthma attack. Its been years since I've had one but I feel for you. I'm so glad that the medication worked and you are recovering well.
I have just for cleaning at home, with dusty areas, a full body covering for painting, by 3M, whiich is disposible but I don't throw it away, but have washed it a few times since it is washable..I wear it because dust will trigger MY asthma, plus, the less dust you get on your hair, skin and clothing, the less you have to deal with when you get home, or when you remove the cleaning suit. There also may have been toxic black mould that caused the asthma attack.. for me, a week in the rain, at almost freezing, and then the dry air on the airplane caused me to get near to an asthma attack, but not a full blown attack, just elevated breating, and lower 02 levels, I still didn't need an inhaler, which was good considering quite a few years ago I was depending upon it, now I haven't used one in over 10 years, thankfully. It's scary with asthma, and strange enviornments is, sometimes you just don't know. Take care.
I’m so scared for you! Please take care of yourself! Glad you’re OK now. Yikes, I didn’t even think to call an ambulance. Unfortunately, my friends daughter was alone, had an attack and died. It can be dangerous!
I have asthma and since its not very sever i had NO idea it could get this bad, this has truly enlightened me and brought important information to my attention so thank you for sharing your story
My best friend died while her husband was driving her to the emergency room from an asthma attack. When you started telling this story, I kept thinking, I hope they call an ambulance. So scary! I'm so glad you are ok!
Do you have a spacer for your inhaler? It’s a tube to add onto your inhaler. If you can taste your inhaler, you’re not using effectively. Use a spacer, shake it, squeeze it, breathe it. Wait a few minutes, then repeat per your doctor. Retired CRT. You can periodically clean your spacer with hot soapy water and vinegar, rinse. Allow to dry on a clean towel. Re-assemble. 💙
@ I understand what you’re saying, but maybe if you’d have used a spacer it may have averted the attack. Have you been instructed to rinse your mouth with at least water or better yet mouthwash to prevent thrush,( a fungus like affliction on your tongue), after using a steroid inhaler? Yes, I think I’m a know it all. Drink plenty of water. 💙
@hollyjobitner3285 I haven't been instructed that but I've been on steroid inhalers for years so maybe when I was first given them they said that but I don't remember. I didn't realise they could cause thrush. Sharing information you're knowledgeable about isn't being a know-it-all, share away 😊 x
@@fifefreecleaning 41 years experience has demonstrated to me that many times people are given an inhaler without instruction or maybe just need a refresher course of info. I’m not trying to overstep your doctor’s authority, just sending love from across the pond. 💙
@@hollyjobitner3285mouthwash kills good bacteria in the mouth which also affects the stomach and intestines. It would be better to just rinse the mouth with water.
Gosh im glad you are okay, how scary! Thats still quite a lot of help for those people, getting all that rubbish picked up. I hope they get their heat back on soon
I am so glad you are ok. I’m also glad you listened to your body and didn’t brush it off like you will feel better in a few minutes! Kudos to Daniel for recognizing the immediate need for you to go to the hospital. She did save your life! I hope you are feeling better and better each and every day. Hugs to you both! ❤️❤️
Omg Steph that is so scary. I am glad you're feeling a bit better and what a trooper Danielle is 😊. Take care of yourself and we'll see you when you're better ❤
So scary! Thank you for bringing awareness to this life-threatening condition. I am one of those people who, Up to now, would not have taken it that seriously. I know a few people with asthma and, as one person previously posted, I have seen them Use their inhalers successfully many times before. Had I been in Danielle’s position, I may have delayed. Quick thinking on your husband’s part also. I live in the US where medical Care is very expensive, so I would not have called an ambulance unless it was very obvious emergency!
I'm glad you're well and on the mend. Take good care of yourself. I did notice the people have done nothing to help the situation. It appears they have even started another rubbish pile. 😢
I'm so glad you made it through, this is genuinely scary. I was in a burnout and I'm pretty good at cleaning (and love videos like this) but I've always considered that I'm not built for this activity with my asthma. I wanted to do volunteering, but chose not to. I think that everything in there will have exacerbated it simultaneously: mice fur, mice droppings, dust, smoke, but also things like mold from rotten products. I also wanted to give another piece of info, and I have no idea if this is the case for you. I've had asthma all my life and I always had an inhaler. I got tested recently at 40yo and they said: oh well, you actually have TWO types of asthma. I sat there going.... excuse me what? I've had asthma all my life, why don't I know that there's more than one type? So essentially one of them is the allergy related, and the other one is a chronic inflammation of the airways (sort of the surface in your windpipe and lungs is constantly upset (swollen), also releases more fluids than in normal people, leading to narrowed airways, frequent coughing). They gave me TWO inhalers. Now, for the first time in my entire life BOTH of my asthma types are being treated and it is absolutely a world of difference. I was tested after 6 months of the using the new inhalers and my lung functionality had improve 18%.....!!!!?! This is nuts!!!! And I have SO MUCH MORE ENERGY. I didn't even realize how much it had been wearing me down. TL;DR frequent your lung doctor at the hospital to check the status of your asthma (especially if you've had it all your life), they may have better meds that suit your specific needs and make a real difference.
So glad you're OK now. I also suffer from asthma and I got really sick after cleaning my storage unit, I ended up needing two weeks of sick leave from work.
Oh no!😮 I'm so sorry to hear of your emergency. I'm so glad you guys got to the nearest hospital to get treated. Thank you for shining a light on the issue. I just hate that you have to know the info first hand... But you taking about it is important. 🙏Please rest and take care of yourself. Both of you. Love from Washington State💛🖤💛
Hello beautiful ladies... gosh this video scared me. One of my best friend's daughter passed away from a HUGE asthma attack so please be careful, Stephanie. Because of what you're doing, make sure that you change the filters on the respirator frequently. Love your channel and will keep you both in my prayers. 🙏
I saw a child have an asthma attack once. It was my Goddaughter and she was 4 years old. I’ve never been so frightened in my life watching her struggling for breath. Luckily her mother is an RN and had the equipment and medicine to treat her in the home. I get a little shaky just remembering. I’m so sorry for your scare.
the name of the kind of mask is an elastomeric respirator. i think it’s a P100. yea i’d definitely wear the mask consistently every time you clean. you can never see whatever airborne illnesses are floating around these homes
Oh bless you, so glad to know you are on the mend. Please look after yourselves. I have asthma too,so do I know what its like not being able to breathe. Thank goodness you got to a hospital. Sending you lots of love ❤️ ❤xx
I hate to nag but as someone who has very brittle uncontrollable asthma NEVER EVER risk driving yourself or waiting it out when you start to feel wheezy. It is so dangerous to go in someone else's car because if you pass out or worse then they can't help. Always call 999 because they can start immediate treatment. Obviously as it's been so long since you've had a severe attack you've risked the travel to a nearby hospital but honestly from personal experience, never risk it again, 999 and keep taking your inhaler as many times as you need until they arrive. Hope you're feeling better. Take care xxx
@@JillCarman thank you yes we won't do that again, it just honestly didn't occur to us at the time that we needed an ambulance. Even when receiving care I felt like I was wasting peoples time 🙈 but I know now its a 999 call x
@fifefreecleaning you've been incredibly lucky tbh, the fact you started to get blue lips means that your oxygen levels were dangerously low. It's so scary to deal with. I wasn't asthmatic as a child but developed it as an adult and it's uncontrollable sadly so I've dealt with this for years now and I see people just brush it off not realising how close to death they have been. My advice if it happens again always ring 999, sit upright, take inhaler as much as needed, don't move around, don't use your energy on anything but staying calm and trying to get deep slow breaths in and out. I'm sorry for nagging but the grandma in me just hates the thought of you risking not calling 999 because you don't think it's serious enough. If it's not been a bad attack when the crew. One out then that's ok, better to be safe xxx
I never know when to get help. I can get into wheezing fits that turn into uncontrollable vomiting
@@SobrietyandSolace Oh my goodness, I am so sorry!
To anyone reading OPs comment - this is solid advice. I'm an NHS24 nightshifter and deal with this regularly. If it's as bad as you've described, you call 999. If it's not quite that bad but you can't get it under control or you live more than a 5 min drive from an A&E dept (ie. Your local hospital is community with MIU) then you call 111 and select the emergency option. We can find the nearest location of care or figure out how to get care to you - whichever is faster and most appropriate to the circumstances. The irony is that it's people like you we are there to help and you don't call, yet the lines are clogged up with folk who have a runny nose or a random pain for a whole 10mins that they expect a diagnosis for over the phone 😡.
Bottom line, when your breathing is compromised (especially if you have a respiratory Dx) then you act on seeking medical assistance as though it is an emergency. If you're hesitant in establishing that, count to 10 out loud. If you have to stop for breath in between or struggle to get to the end then you are validly compromised. It's frightening the amount of folk who don't call because they "don't want to bother you or waste your time". We're here to help you in emergency/urgent situations. You're keeping me in a job! 😅
999 for ambulance
111 for NHS24 🏴
Edited to reenforce the "do not drive yourself" aspect to this. This is an absolute red line. The outcome will be catastrophic if you pass out while driving. NEVER drive yourself in a medical emergency or episode of severe illness that may impair your judgement. Always get someone else to drive if you are attending your location of care independently.
I think just getting rid of the rubbish made a huge difference. To me any help is better than no help. Well done and stay safe.
Take care of yourself, ladies. Nobodies house is worth dying over. You both are amazing at what you do for FREE for people. I wish you both all the best 😍
Right & to me the mess in this home looks more like teenagers or young adults too busy drinking & partying to clean, rather than an adult with a mental illness.. & if that’s the case I feel they should have been made to clean their own mess.. I hope these ladies aren’t being taken advantage of 🩵
Omg ok I guess adults with health issues can be alcoholics too 😳
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I could never do this. I feel ill just seeing this kind of mess. I'm a nurse and I used to work in an emergency room. I have seen many people close to death from asthma triggered by allergies. It's good that you are bringing some awareness to this serious health issue.
I don't know if it's an endless amount of empathy or if these people are just a little bit masochistic.
@@Hiiiiiiiiieeee It's probably a mixture of both, and I can relate.
I lost an uncle to asthma. Was triggered thanks to a small motorcycle accident, no one was hurt, but he started to struggle with his breathing.
He died on the way to hospital. Never met him, it was in the early 80's but still hearing your story just reminded me how fast it can go bad.
Glad that you went to get help and they were able to!
I hope you won't mind me offering a small piece of advice here, but I truly believe you might find it helpful. Apologies if I'm stepping over any lines her.
Where I live, we can purchase "Bag Buddy's," which are essentially just collapsible wire frames designed to hold trash bags open.
For jobs like this one, we use the largest size available to hold industrial trash bags. One person (obviously wearing good knee pads) crawls ahead of the person bagging, tossing all the trash behind them, while keeping an eye open for any personal items or valuables that might otherwise be discarded with the trash.
A second person uses a plastic scoop shovel to transfer the trash into the bags.
While it does take more time to sort than it does to shovel, it usually works out because the one shoveling also needs to tie-off and replace the bags as they are filled. That person also has to occasionally take the time to haul the filled bags out to the dumpster, giving the sorter a bit of extra time to gain some ground.
I know it seems like a waste to have an extra person sorting, but given the complex emotional issues often associated with this sort of situation... well, I'm sure I don't need to explain further.
Very thoughtful suggestion. ❤
What an incredibly helpful comment Gently suggested with such kindness. I applaud you ❤ xxx
There are so many useful tools out there that you won't ever know about unless you stumble upon them or someone mentions that it exists. Letting people know about them is always a good thing to do IMO because in the worst case the person already knows they exist, but most of the time they might not even know it is a thing
Anyone who gets mad about something like this because they know about it is a person who needs therapy tbh because there is no need to get mad over something so simple and harmless
I’m sorry you went through that Steph! Glad you are ok. Call an ambulance if you ever struggle like that as they can start oxygen and a breathing treatment while transporting you. I’m a retired emergency room nurse and my husband is a retired paramedic and we’ve seen our share of people pulling up to the emergency room with someone unresponsive in a car.
I’m so glad you survived!!! That’s so darn scary!!!
Thanks Beth ❤️ your live was the highlight of my week since I've been mostly home resting 😅 x
So glad you made it to the hospital in time! 😓
I think ventilation of the houses may also be a big problem. Even though it's getting colder, try and ventilate the surroundings for 10-15 minutes every hour by opening the windows.
Sometimes the windows are painted shut, though. Other than that - absolutely... I'd have had every window wide open. And, given there was no internal heating then it doesn't make that much of a difference to open the windows.
An air filter might be helpful. It won't prevent the need for a dust mask but it'll help clear the dust that gets thrown into the air as you move and clear the clutter. If you get one that uses the paper filters you'll be able to chuck them after every job so you'll not be cross contaminating.
Whew! I’m so glad you (both) got through that. Once my husband had an asthma attack and needed me to rush him to an emergency room-I was sick with a stomach bug and had to open the car door at a traffic light to throw up. We made it.
Love to both of you inspiring lovelies from Delaware USA ❤❤
Your husband is a lucky man! X
Hopefully you got some Zofran while you were there! 🤢 Sorry to hear that, sounds terrible stressful and unpleasant!
So happy that Danielle was there to help!!! I, too, have asthma and it has gotten worse with age. Many household cleaners will trigger my asthma and I've have to seek out alternatives to clean my own home. Please be careful doing these cleanings. You both are so sweet and kind.
This house was not one of your usual cleans and I suspect the low air quality was what set off your asthma attack. Smoke fumes, dust, mites, mice urine and poop are not a great combination! I'm glad you were not alone on that day and are now recovering. Thank God Danielle was with you! x
Also be careful of mouse poop . It can contain a bacteria that quickly destroys the body. It isn't released until the poop is fully dried and turned into a dust and spread through the air. I just watched something on it. Within 3 days or so a person was dead. Please be careful.
Selfishly, I am glad you are continuing to do your free cleans and bring out your videos but honestly if you were both to change your mind and stop doing what you do who could honestly blame you. You were both very brave to even walk into this house and you did an amazing job. Thank you.
Will take more than that to stop us 😄 and honestly it was my own fault for not wearing the mask the whole time, so live and learn ❤️ x
I had undiagnosed asthma for many years. They gave me medicine for all sorts of other things to treat each individual symptom, but never looked at all symptoms together. Then a few years ago I had a lung test as part of a large wellness test and they asked me if I was ever told I had asthma. NO. That was when I finally got the proper treatment. I am allergic to some weird very specific things, surprisingly not pets.
I'm curious what the weird specific things are? If you don't mind sharing 😅 x
@ wood smoke, especially oak. So I can’t be around camp fires or BBQs. Certain perfumes. If I put a tiny bit on my wrist to test, and it’s wrong, I have to go in the bathroom and wash it off. Even a little can cause problems. I cannot go down the laundry soap aisle at the grocery stores. I will take a deep breathe, run down and get my soap and then run back to my cart. Some flowers, mainly lilies. If they come in a bouquet I will take them out immediately. But then also dust on windy days and pollen. So those are normal.
@@debmacie1612instead of removing the Lilly flower completely you could just remove the pollen stamens from inside. That way you can still enjoy your full bouquet.
@@SMNC-mf4fb really? I did not know that. Thanks so much for the tip.
Any flower you can remove the center where pollen is so you can enjoy the flower without throwing the flower.
I am so glad you have each other. Your relationship is so very precious and I am glad you both realize this. So glad you are both ok. Steph, glad you are aware and use your PPE from now on. You both should. Bless you all❤ (lol the glad comment)
Asthma is no joke. I had Covid this summer and it kicked my asthma into high gear….my doctor treated it very seriously. But I still feel like my asthma has become like it was when I was younger. I knew I was still asthmatic but I hadn’t had an attack in 40+ years. ….now I worry when I get breathless. Take your allergies seriously 🥰
Wow! I'm so glad you shared your story! Asthma is scary, for sure! Not many can say they have a friend who saved their life! The after photos are awesome - great job.
I am asthmatic too and it’s terrifying not being able to breathe. Long-term asthmatics get complacent about their condition but we really do need to give it the respect it deserves.
Very glad to know you’re okay and yes, masks are vital
Yeah I was far too complacent, now I'm so anxious about it 🙈 x
Lifelong asthma patient here, and yeah. I didn't take it seriously until a few years ago when I suffered a collapsed lung. If I'd been by myself, I'd have died. Luckily, I was with my mom, who shoved me in the car and took me for treatment. (People using rescue inhalers are treated like a punchline, so why *would* any of us take it seriously?) Ever since then, I've kept my symptoms well-controlled on an inhaled corticosteroid. The medication Singulair works wonders for both allergies and asthma, too. Glad you made it out the other side!!!
I'm so glad you are alright Steph! Thank goodness Danielle was there! You girls are awesome and kind. Please rest and best wishes to you both and your families ❤😊🎉
I'm so glad you're okay! Danielle is right, it's good to increase awareness of how serious asthma can be - people always seem to underestimate it for some reason. 🤯
Imagine what living in those conditions does to the residents' health as well. 😟 Thank you so much for being willing to help.
People often say it's only asthma 😢😢. I was helping clean my mil's house. 5 days in hospital and being told next time I went in there I'd die. Not my job anymore.
I'm so glad you are okay, Stephanie! I can't imagine how scary that must have been. And thank you Danielle for taking care of her and getting her to proper treatment in time. I don't even want to think about what could have happened if you weren't there.😮
I hope you are getting the rest you need and can get back to cleaning soon. Great job ladies!❤❤❤
Thanks Bonnie, I'm a bit under the weather this week (unrelated issues) but my breathing is much better. So thankful for Danielle ❤️ x
What a great idea to share this story with all who watches the video. I too did not know asthma was deadly, until I came very close to dying myself. A friend got me to the hospital, they hit me from behind with a wheelchair, right into treatment. Apparently they lost a 23yr old the day before with the same symptoms. If memory serves I was 20ish at that time.
Take care😊
Whoever does this work for others deserves blessings
Hi my husband is a hoarder my house looks just like this as i have had a heart defect and 2 operations this year. My hubby is a chronic asthma sufferer so i know how you feel. He has heart problems now also. Watching you gives me hope that i will be able to clear my house once i feel fit again. Ty for helping. I hope u feel better soon.
Sorry for your health difficulties and we wish you well! If you are in our area please reach out to is and if you are outside our area please look into what other support is available for you so you don't have to do it alone x
Clean your house. Stop with the excuses. You hoarders always have every excuse in the world. I guarantee you let that house cause at least some of your health problems. Or fork out some money and get it clean periodically so it doesn't build up like this house. Let me guess, no money, you want a hand out. I know I know. You can't work and haven't in 30, 40 years. 🙄
@fifefreecleaning it's OK i live in Germany. Ex forces with ptsd. The comment below is very rude.@superstraight.... I have money don't need handouts. Yes some of the health issues are caused by the state of my house, but the hole in the heart I have is a birth defect. You obviously know nothing about mental health issues with hoarders. My husband has real major panic attacks if i do anything to the house when he around. Look at it this way.. my fridge broke 3 years ago..I need a new fridge but the old one needs to go first to make room. Not happening I need his help to move old fridge. Same with the dishwasher etc etc. It's not a thing I am proud of. I am not lazy we are not alcoholic or drug abusers. We are struggling due to the lack, of help for autistic and bi polar people with ptsd. Sometimes it's good to look outside the box. See the bigger picture instead of criticism try empathy.
Oh boy. I am so sorry that happened to you Steph. Asthma sounds so harmless but it can kill you. Ive had asthma for years and Ive been compromised a couple of times. The American Lung Association has the best statement: If you cant breath, nothing else matters. I am so grateful you are better.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you ❤️ and I'm glad you're okay too x
@@fifefreecleaningwhen I was a child I remember a neighbours aunt dying from an asthma attack. She was only in her thirties.😢
Don't know why this popped up i my recommendations. I've never watched anything like this on RUclips but it was very interesting and I'm so glad you're ok! Im going to see what other videos you've made now lol hope you've recovered OK since this x
@@weechoclatyclaire thank you and I hope you enjoy the other videos and consider subscriber x
God bless you ladies! Steph, PLEASE take care of yourself! Allergies and asthma are no joke! Wear that respirator mask always!
I hope you rest up and recover quickly❤️❤️
Thank you, yes that respirator will be put to good use from now on! 😅 x
How terrifying! Thank goodness this wasn't a solo clean. Rest up and feel better soon. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, yes my husband and Danielle have banned me from doing solo cleans, just incase! X
I'm glad u put this up. My mom and my daughter struggle with asthma everyday. I can't even count how many times my daughter has had pneumonia in the winter months because of her asthma. Or how many times I've had to run my mom or daughter to the ER for a major asthma attack. Asthma needs more awareness!!!
As someone who grew up in a hoarding house... I hate having clutter, or disorganization. I can handle some, but if it hangs around too long or I feel like there's too much stuff around in a close space, I have issue. Usually drives me into a freaky cleaning mode, and sometimes results in me moving things or throwing away stuff I regret getting rid of later because at that time I'd rather just see it gone. However, now that my mental health has gotten better and my husband is aware of this issue, I'm able to sort this out much easier.
Watching these videos sometimes helps remind me that I'm not actually in this situation anymore... It's just a little untidy, and thats okay as long as it doesn't go unchecked and your health isn't in danger.
we love growing from traumas!! im similar to you in that i grew up in a bit of a difficult environment that affected how i see cleaning, but it was from the extreme opposite perspective. my father was a "clean freak" (possibly OCD but yk older generations and diagnoses lol) and it was a big anxious thing to clean. it had to be perfect, done his way, and any slight slip up was "not his daughter." It took me a long time to even be able to face cleaning at all because it was associated with that, making me into a pretty unclean person in the first years of living on my own. took me a long time to get over it, but now i feel less moralistic about cleaning. im not "failing" by not doing the dishes every single night, so i dont have any failure to "confront" by just getting around to em (:
I feel this deeply!! You're not alone! ❤ Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thank goodness you are here and recovering. Great job Danielle ! You are both amazing for what you do. Thank you for sharing.❤
I definitely owe Danielle big time! X
I cleaned places for 25 years ...
I hate everything that cats, dogs & humans leave behind.
I would like to compliment you 2 to the courage & support you do here for the needy ...🎉🎉🎉
I’m 62 and have been an asthmatic my whole life. Thank God you’re ok. It’s hard to believe these poor people live in this way.
Oh my goodness, who scary for you both. I hope that you are feeling better now Steph and absolutely not more cleaning without the correct PPE. Your health comes first.
I was listening to you and I was reliving when I had pulmonary embolism... It seems that we never really think it's that bad until we figure out it is. I'm glad you are better!
Sorry for bringing up those memories for you, glad you're okay too! 🥰 x
I've had 3 episodes where I couldn't get air past the base of my throat, ended up going into AFib where your heart just quivers instead of beating. It was extremely scary & thought I was dying, they put me in the Cardiac Unit for 4 days. Take care of yourself & don't push yourself to get back in the full swing of things.
First, GOOD JOB DANIELLE being your best friends ride or die. You saved her life, and that is amazing. Stephanie, I’m sooooooo glad you’re still here on earth with us. What a terribly scary thing. Please invest in a top of the line rebreather or filtration system to wear while you’re working in these houses. I don’t know how much they cost, but I’d look for something that is supposed to keep you safe in dangerous or poisonous environments. Like tented houses when they are trying to kill termites. Im sure there is something available for people who work with those kinds of chemicals regularly and need their bodies protected, especially their airways. Immediately after you’re done, go home and shower, so none of the residue on your skin gets into your lungs. And please, if you ever get to that point again, and now you know exactly how you feel when you’re in big danger, don’t drive yourself! Call 999, get out into fresh air. I also think there’s something you can set up on your phone that will make a phone call for you in case of emergency. Either a text or a voice message. Just in case you find yourself in the position where you can’t catch your breathe enough to speak. So that people (husband, family, Danielle) don’t think it’s just a butt dial, or a bad connection, there will be a possibility you’re on the line but can’t breath. Come up with a plan so everyone will know you may be in crisis. And go to your regular MD. See if it’s time to change your meds to something stronger for regular use, and maybe even a stronger medication in case of asthma attack. I know my mom had equipment at her home that allowed her to give herself a breathing treatment with a steroid based inhalant. She lived way out in the country away from the hospital. So it was a godsend! Now, please listen to your doctor and lay around and just allow your body to regain its strength and heal your lungs. It’s already working hard just doing that!!!
Thank you ❤️ setting up the call thing incase I can't speak is an amazing idea which I never would have thought of! X
So glad you were able to receive the help you needed as quickly as needed, Steph-great work, Danielle!! An asthma attack IS quite terrifying!! I know you each feel blessed to have the other in your life!! Wishing you continued healing🥰🙏🏻
Thanks!
Thank you 🥰 x
I can't even finish watching all this!
Unbelievable!
You ladies deserve a special place in heaven, God Bless You Both !
Thank you for getting people to understand asthma attacks. The worst part i find is that i cant speak to get help and so they think I’m just weird and dont realise i need help!
I'm so glad you had a caring, careful person with you to be the advocate for you during this time to get you to help. It is so scary, and dangerous. Please take care. ❤
Wow! Glad you're okay. So glad Danielle was with you on this clean. ❤
Thank you ❤️ yeah I'm not allowed to do anymore solo cleans x
As a fellow asthmatic, I so appreciated this story! It's not talked about enough, and as another commenter stated, because of media/pop-culture/movies etc. it's not taken as seriously - an inhaler is a prop for the "dork" or whatever. The only film I've seen take asthma more seriously was "Signs" and even then, it was sort of a gimmick.
I'm so glad you are ok and were able to receive the care to save your life! It's always so scary. I was diagnosed with asthma as an infant, so it's been all I know. Because of that, I do not always take my attacks as seriously as I should, and especially as an adult have had too many close calls with thinking I can power through them when I should have gone to the ER. Also, pretty much everything is a trigger for my asthma - especially cigarette smoke which I'm also allergic to. I can see myself having made the same choices you did during that cleaning and getting myself into the same trouble. Please take care of yourself, and I'll promise to take better care of myself with my asthma too! This is a good reminder to not risk delaying on getting help.
Many years ago my cousin had a asthma attack while staying at her friends, due to a late Halloween night out with her kids😮. It was also her dad's birthday😢. .her children found her in the morning. ❤❤❤please take care of yourselves ladies. It's soo dangerous cleaning up the ..unknown..🎉 love and huggs Deb
Glad you are ok. Hugs
My hubby came out from the UK when he was 35. He had NEVER been diagnosed with asthma. His mum was an ER nurse and even she didnt. So he struggled through 35 yrs of it before it was finally diagnosed in Australia.
That was 15 yrs ago.
Ive seen a workmate have a chronic asthma attack and it was bloody scary, Danielle you did a great job keeping calm and helping Stephanie through it, Well done. Stay well girls 💚🐝
Do not underestimate the effects of cigarette smoke that lingers in soft furnishings and clothing. I used to get asthma attacks when clients (children) came in with their parent’s cigarette smoke clinging to their coats snd clothes.
I cannot imagine all the things in that filthy home that could trigger your Asthma. I am glad you are recovering. I understand the feeling of not calling emergency services. Denial is common and that is why it is important for those around you to not take “No” for an answer when it comes to calling them.
Wow, you’ve come so far with the channel and the ease with which you two do the voiceovers now. Proud of you! Please always prioritize your health during these cleanups.
Please be careful and take care of yourself. Im so glad everything is better now. Be aware in the future and don't frighten us. ❤
This is my first video of y’all’s and I just want to add in my gratitude for you both! I’m so relieved you’re okay, Steph, and thank y’all for spreading awareness about just how serious asthma really is- I never really thought about what an (ironically) silent killer it is, nor how immensely common asthma-related deaths are. The house looks like a whole new place after the clean-up, even if it isn’t as extensive as other free cleans, and I know that family is immeasurably thankful; as someone who struggles greatly with Fibro + other chronic health problems/hella chronic pain, I’d literally be hysterical in gratitude. Profound blessings to you all, I’ll be checking out and promoting y’all going forward!
Great video ladies! I'm so grateful you lived through that! 😊❤ Please take care, both of you!
I have asthma, too. Watching thi svid I can see you guys are hard workers and accomplished so much in the time you were there. I darn near choked every time you squeezed and puched down on every bag as you tied it shut. That air that escapes from that foul and dangerous dust and air blew right into your face, mask or no mask. Those masks (respirators) can only filter out so much before they are plugged and the filters need to be changed. You may have asked to much of your filters. Also when you take them off and put them on again, if your hands are not free on contaminants you are introducing bad things into the insides of those respirators. Pay attention to these details I have mentioned or you may end up in this situation again. Bless you for what you do for free and I am wishing you many more years of this gift you are giving to others.
Oh that is so scary! I am so glad you are ok and thank you for sharing your story. I have mild asthma and this has been a wake up call for me to take it more seriously. I am so glad Danielle joined you on that clean and that you went to that hospital. ❤
Yeah I'm thankful she was there as if had happened an hour sooner I would have been alone at the house 😥 no more solo cleans for me x
I am so glad you are ok! That was such a close call. I am the same way regarding my own well being. I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance last January for breathing issues and severe chest pains. Turns out I had pneumonia and asthma? I have never had asthma in my life. I thought I had the flu and just kept going thru the motions of life saying I’ll be fine. It’s ok until I collapsed and I wasn’t. Big learning experience for me to pay closer attention to my symptoms and take them more seriously.
So happy you were there for each other that day and the hospital was able to help save your life. ❤✨🙏🏻
Literally had an asthma attack 2 weeks ago because i lost my inhaler and was looking for it, hospital gave me a room about 20 mins after arriving. Serious stuff, glad youre on the mend.
Hope you're on the mend too ❤️ x
Thank you for sharing your story and asthma is very serious and my mothers best friend died of an asthma attack while at work many years ago but please take care of yourself and be very careful of cleaning these type of homes.I'm so thankful your friend helped you and that you got better and btw your videos rock!!!
Terrifying! So glad you weren't on your own there. I learned the hard way to call 911 rather than wait or try to get to hospital on my own. Not for asthma but other issues. Very glad you are on the mend. ❤ from 🇨🇦
I’m so glad you’re okay, omg. Asthma is lethal, and I think because people see children with puffers, they think it’s just a kids’ passing illness. The husband of one of my friends died of an asthma attack. Super fit guy, always in the gym, ate healthy, barely ever had issues with his asthma. No idea what triggered it, but it was 25 mins from the start of the attack to him dying. The ambulance arrived too late and there was nothing they could do. He left behind my friend and five children.
Thank feck your pal was there to help you, and you both decided that the closest hospital was the place to go even if it didn’t have A&E!!! ❤
Aw man, that is scary. You should take it as a sign for both of you to take some time to rest and be with your families through the holidays. You owe us nothing, but we sure do love you cuties. *Love from Portland Oregon*
Thank you for sharing this! And thank God you’re okay!
I'm so glad they took you seriously at the emergency room. Both my Grandmother and my Aunt passed away from asthma attacks. Please be sure and keep that Hazmat mask on whenever you clean these houses, if you are going to continue to do these.
I have fibromyalgia. I'm glad to see someone get the help they need. I also have complex trauma and complex ptsd. I have really good spells, where I feel my best and can accomplish most anything. But then it comes back...pain, muscle spasms, memory issues, migraines, and more. It's a puzzling and frustrating thing. I'm glad to see it being better understood. 🌹
My fibromyalgia disappeared within 2 weeks of starting the carnivore diet. I know it may sound crazy, but, desperate times, etc... Maybe it can be helpful for you too.
You may have food allergies or sensitivities that are triggering your fibromyalgia if it comes and goes.
@@carolinecornelis40That makes a lot of sense.
So thankful that you were not planning on doing this enture home solo. Getting so much trash hauled away, 1. Allowed for maintenance access and 2. Hopefully will motivate the persons to follow through with additional cleaning.
It is so scary to have a asthma attack. Its been years since I've had one but I feel for you. I'm so glad that the medication worked and you are recovering well.
*You are an incredible inspiration with this charitable work. Take care and keep spreading kindness!* 💯💯💯❤❤❤
I have just for cleaning at home, with dusty areas, a full body covering for painting, by 3M, whiich is disposible but I don't throw it away, but have washed it a few times since it is washable..I wear it because dust will trigger MY asthma, plus, the less dust you get on your hair, skin and clothing, the less you have to deal with when you get home, or when you remove the cleaning suit. There also may have been toxic black mould that caused the asthma attack.. for me, a week in the rain, at almost freezing, and then the dry air on the airplane caused me to get near to an asthma attack, but not a full blown attack, just elevated breating, and lower 02 levels, I still didn't need an inhaler, which was good considering quite a few years ago I was depending upon it, now I haven't used one in over 10 years, thankfully. It's scary with asthma, and strange enviornments is, sometimes you just don't know. Take care.
So glad you're ok! Thank you for sharing and bringing more awareness to how deadly it can be. ❤🎉
I’m so scared for you! Please take care of yourself! Glad you’re OK now. Yikes, I didn’t even think to call an ambulance. Unfortunately, my friends daughter was alone, had an attack and died. It can be dangerous!
I'm so sorry for yours and your friends loss 😥💔 I'm not allowed to do these cleans solo anymore just incase 🤞 x
Yikes! Take care of yourself, Stephanie! So glad Danielle was there for you ❤
Thank you and me too! X
I have asthma and since its not very sever i had NO idea it could get this bad, this has truly enlightened me and brought important information to my attention so thank you for sharing your story
My best friend died while her husband was driving her to the emergency room from an asthma attack. When you started telling this story, I kept thinking, I hope they call an ambulance. So scary! I'm so glad you are ok!
I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 x
Do you have a spacer for your inhaler? It’s a tube to add onto your inhaler. If you can taste your inhaler, you’re not using effectively. Use a spacer, shake it, squeeze it, breathe it. Wait a few minutes, then repeat per your doctor. Retired CRT. You can periodically clean your spacer with hot soapy water and vinegar, rinse. Allow to dry on a clean towel. Re-assemble. 💙
I've been given a spacer for using my steroid inhaler but they're happy enough for me to use my general inhaler as normal x
@ I understand what you’re saying, but maybe if you’d have used a spacer it may have averted the attack. Have you been instructed to rinse your mouth with at least water or better yet mouthwash to prevent thrush,( a fungus like affliction on your tongue), after using a steroid inhaler? Yes, I think I’m a know it all. Drink plenty of water. 💙
@hollyjobitner3285 I haven't been instructed that but I've been on steroid inhalers for years so maybe when I was first given them they said that but I don't remember. I didn't realise they could cause thrush. Sharing information you're knowledgeable about isn't being a know-it-all, share away 😊 x
@@fifefreecleaning 41 years experience has demonstrated to me that many times people are given an inhaler without instruction or maybe just need a refresher course of info. I’m not trying to overstep your doctor’s authority, just sending love from across the pond. 💙
@@hollyjobitner3285mouthwash kills good bacteria in the mouth which also affects the stomach and intestines. It would be better to just rinse the mouth with water.
Holy crap! I'm so glad you're doing better, Steph!!
Thanks 😄 x
I'm so glad you are OK and I have mild asthma. Use a breather sometimes. That was a pretty scary episode and so glad you were not alone. Bravo ladies!
Gosh im glad you are okay, how scary! Thats still quite a lot of help for those people, getting all that rubbish picked up. I hope they get their heat back on soon
Their heat is back on now 🥰 x
@ oh good!
I am so glad you are ok. I’m also glad you listened to your body and didn’t brush it off like you will feel better in a few minutes! Kudos to Daniel for recognizing the immediate need for you to go to the hospital. She did save your life! I hope you are feeling better and better each and every day. Hugs to you both! ❤️❤️
Omg Steph that is so scary. I am glad you're feeling a bit better and what a trooper Danielle is 😊. Take care of yourself and we'll see you when you're better ❤
That was so frightening for you. I'm glad you are safe and on the mend. Both of you take care of yourselves. ❤
It was definitely a reality check as someone who has had asthma since I was 6 I've never considered the fact it could be fatal 😥🙈 x
So scary! Thank you for bringing awareness to this life-threatening condition. I am one of those people who,
Up to now, would not have taken it that seriously. I know a few people with asthma and, as one person previously posted, I have seen them
Use their inhalers successfully many times before. Had I been in Danielle’s position, I may have delayed. Quick thinking on your husband’s part also. I live in the US where medical
Care is very expensive, so I would not have called an ambulance unless it was very obvious emergency!
Oh gosh, that is so scary 😢 Thank God you guys were informed about the closer hospital!
I'm glad you're well and on the mend. Take good care of yourself.
I did notice the people have done nothing to help the situation. It appears they have even started another rubbish pile. 😢
I'm so glad you made it through, this is genuinely scary. I was in a burnout and I'm pretty good at cleaning (and love videos like this) but I've always considered that I'm not built for this activity with my asthma. I wanted to do volunteering, but chose not to.
I think that everything in there will have exacerbated it simultaneously: mice fur, mice droppings, dust, smoke, but also things like mold from rotten products.
I also wanted to give another piece of info, and I have no idea if this is the case for you. I've had asthma all my life and I always had an inhaler. I got tested recently at 40yo and they said: oh well, you actually have TWO types of asthma. I sat there going.... excuse me what? I've had asthma all my life, why don't I know that there's more than one type? So essentially one of them is the allergy related, and the other one is a chronic inflammation of the airways (sort of the surface in your windpipe and lungs is constantly upset (swollen), also releases more fluids than in normal people, leading to narrowed airways, frequent coughing). They gave me TWO inhalers. Now, for the first time in my entire life BOTH of my asthma types are being treated and it is absolutely a world of difference. I was tested after 6 months of the using the new inhalers and my lung functionality had improve 18%.....!!!!?! This is nuts!!!! And I have SO MUCH MORE ENERGY. I didn't even realize how much it had been wearing me down.
TL;DR frequent your lung doctor at the hospital to check the status of your asthma (especially if you've had it all your life), they may have better meds that suit your specific needs and make a real difference.
That was scary, I'm so glad you're alright!!!! Thank you for posting this, I didn't realize how serious asthma was.
Thank god you are OK. How scary ❤
Thankyou for raising awareness about asthma I had no idea xx
Thank god it ended well for you. Please take care. Much love for you two! 💕
Glad you are feeling better! Love your videos and wish you all the best! ❤
So glad you're OK now. I also suffer from asthma and I got really sick after cleaning my storage unit, I ended up needing two weeks of sick leave from work.
I am very glad to hear that you are okay. We will ALL be watching you to make sure you wear your mask!
Oh my the tittle gives me goosebumps... Asthma isn't a joke . Wish you all the best ❤🍀
Thank you x
Oh no!😮 I'm so sorry to hear of your emergency. I'm so glad you guys got to the nearest hospital to get treated. Thank you for shining a light on the issue. I just hate that you have to know the info first hand... But you taking about it is important. 🙏Please rest and take care of yourself. Both of you. Love from Washington State💛🖤💛
Hello beautiful ladies... gosh this video scared me.
One of my best friend's daughter passed away from a HUGE asthma attack so please be careful, Stephanie.
Because of what you're doing, make sure that you change the filters on the respirator frequently.
Love your channel and will keep you both in my prayers. 🙏
I saw a child have an asthma attack once. It was my Goddaughter and she was 4 years old. I’ve never been so frightened in my life watching her struggling for breath. Luckily her mother is an RN and had the equipment and medicine to treat her in the home. I get a little shaky just remembering. I’m so sorry for your scare.
the name of the kind of mask is an elastomeric respirator. i think it’s a P100. yea i’d definitely wear the mask consistently every time you clean. you can never see whatever airborne illnesses are floating around these homes
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/96-101/default.html
i’m really glad that you are recovering . take it easy and get lots of fresh air ❤️
So glad you are feeling better! God bless. ❤🙏
Thankful you are okay now! Take care of yourself, please. Y'all did a great job in that home.
So grateful you went to minor hospital first. My spouse has asthma too. It's scary. Please follow doctor's orders and take care. 💞
Oh bless you, so glad to know you are on the mend. Please look after yourselves. I have asthma too,so do I know what its like not being able to breathe. Thank goodness you got to a hospital. Sending you lots of love ❤️ ❤xx
It's good to hear you are doing okay. And it's great that you shared this as a reminder for people to get help right away when they can't breathe.