After potting for nearly 20 years and not taking enough care with my old gas kiln, I have inhaled rather allot of silica over the years,this has affected my breathing , tomorrow I get the results of my chest x-ray. Spare yourselves a lot of anxiety ,and make sure you don't get into this situation in the first place, by using adequate protection .
best wishes to fellow potters Christina
Christina, I hope your xrays will show that everything is all right. Gaye
I hope your damage is minimal if any at all. I was as careless and unknowing as you. Some 30 years ago, I happily fired lead glazes in my electric kiln in my basement. While it fired, I worked alongside it never aware of toxins. I stirred glazes with my bare hands. This was all done in absolute ignorance of danger.
Catherine in Yuma, AZ Two electric kilns out on the patio.
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