Melissa2007B
Member
I've been getting a LOT of upper respiratory infections that dont seem related to viruses or anything. They seem to attack the upper respiratory system all at once. Sore throat, sinuses and bronchitis. Severe coughing up globs, and other times just the coughing. It's wearing me out. I've been coughing since September now and yes, I've seen the doctor and am about to go back again now. ( I hate it when they just shrug, like everyone gets it and there's nothing they can do! )
I'm wondering about the causes and how I can prevent it, and I read something recently about sink drains that can splash up bacteria in your face when the water runs, and when brushing your teeth. So 2 questions;
1.) Years ago, I got sick of the stopper parts of the sink drains, clogging up all the time, so I started taking them out and just using the open drain my my bathroom sink and tub. Does that increase the risk of this?
2.) We got this modular house in early 2005 and the sink drain in my bathroom collects water around it. It's like the chrome part is raised, so the water doesnt drain out. We live in Denver and it would normally dry out between use, but the water just sits there, building up a ring before long. Is that ring bacteria or fungus? Both? I'll post a photo below so you can see. Could this be contributing to my being sick a lot with these infections?
I'm wondering about the causes and how I can prevent it, and I read something recently about sink drains that can splash up bacteria in your face when the water runs, and when brushing your teeth. So 2 questions;
1.) Years ago, I got sick of the stopper parts of the sink drains, clogging up all the time, so I started taking them out and just using the open drain my my bathroom sink and tub. Does that increase the risk of this?
2.) We got this modular house in early 2005 and the sink drain in my bathroom collects water around it. It's like the chrome part is raised, so the water doesnt drain out. We live in Denver and it would normally dry out between use, but the water just sits there, building up a ring before long. Is that ring bacteria or fungus? Both? I'll post a photo below so you can see. Could this be contributing to my being sick a lot with these infections?