Peanut oil smoke at firehouse ?? skip it or go?

[Stinky6]

I don't have much time....
scouts are going to firehouse
firehouse has a trailer that recreates what it's like to be in a burning house/kitchen - they use peanut oil to create the smoke

At first - I think no way.....but now I'm thinking it will probably be fine. 

thoughts?   

[CMdeux]

   Hi Stinky!!

Um...

DD had a horrible asthma attack the one time she participated in an activity like that.

I dunno. 

I guess I'd opt for a little distance and the potential for a rapid exit and hope for the best, perhaps?

Maybe a conveniently worn bandana to prevent breathing much of it IN?

[GingerPye]

oh  man, that would scare me.  And my kids have gone through those fire houses --- I did not know that they use peanut oil.   My kids did okay, but if I had known, I would not have let them go through. 

Use a mask?

[Stinky6]

Hi   

it's good to finally log in here....I've had my work computer all week - and only my personal one knows Stinky6.   

You know....doesn't peanut oil have a super high smoke point?  Wouldn't they want to use an oil with a lower temp smoke point?

needless to say it annoys me....
but not a big deal I guess
might make a batch of cookies for the fire guys
really not wanting to go to work now.....he he

[GingerPye]

 
Hi Stinky, glad you made it here! 

[Ra3chel]

I'd skip it, without question.

[rebekahc]

Years ago I had a nurse friend who told me she treated a PA man for anaphylaxis to machine made smoke.  They did find out that the smoke contained peanut ingredients.  I think there's some conversation about it in the Unexpected Sources of Peanut thread...

But, to answer your question - no I wouldn't do it.

[hedgehog]

I'd either skip it entirely or see if there's other stuff going on, see if we could do that  before they start the smoke, then leave.

[Stinky6]

Ok...>DR says NO GO, NO WAY

She doesn't want him anywhere near it - or to be around the kids who go in it.   

She thought it was a school thing and offered to write a note. 

She was pretty firm about it.

[CMdeux]

Well, I guess it's good that you got such a definite answer from the doc.

[ajasfolks2]

Know what?

I'd get the note and keep it on file for additional documentation as to allergy and recommendation from medical professional.

just sayin'

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