Between the amount of smog in California (and smoke from a fire), no rain in the past month, and the amount of dust in my house from my bathroom renovation, I can’t seem to get away from bad air quality. It’s bothering my throat, nose, and lungs. It’s been like this for days and I don’t know when it’s going to get better.

Also I can’t just buy a mask like I normally do when the air quality is bad for me. They are sold out.

@kegs: thank you for the idea I think I’m gonna do that tonight I have to.
@koneko: gosh that sounds wonderful. People don’t even realize the amount of pollution cars give off.

ugh I feel you, though your situation sounds worse than mine. I'm really sensitive to shit in the air; every time I go to work, my nose starts running from all the dust, chemicals, and who knows what else floating around. Same when I'm home and my grandma starts lighting all her scented candles and spraying her sprays and using her cleaning chemicals on everything. Add to that the fact that I grew up surrounded by smokers and live in the city... This is why I can't leave the house without tissues. I can't wait to move.

I definitely second the suggestion of having an air purifier and humidifier. The air in this house is so dry and awful sometimes I get coughing fits if I don't run a humidifier from time to time. I got a little cheap one that sits on your desk; you just attach a normal bottled water to it and it will use that.

Scarves and bandannas help a little, too; I had to wear one when I was staying at my dad's for a while. It did make a difference.

For masks, can you find some online? Might take longer, but the other suggestions can at least help in the meantime.

Are ya ready, guyz?!

@Totalanimefan: better control too, I think