Is the dust dangerous to breathe when cleaning coop?

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Zuke said:
I was actually diagnosed with Histoplasmosis believed from chicken droppings. Ended up growing a 33mm mass in my left lung and having what is known as a wedge resection of the lung performed and have been on an anti fungal for 3 months.
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Sorry about your troubles. Thanks for sharing that and letting us know about the seriousness of this stuff. I'll be sure to take it more seriously and wear a mask !!!
 

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