Health and health care in the Philippines 🇵🇭

Making the right choices in life, so important when its comes to your health.
‪@buildingthephilippines‬
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[@thecosmicsnail]

Get well soon. I'm looking forward to your solar and building cost changes videos. Give Wilma a big hug from all of us lurkers. You have a friendly, informative, and fun channel.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate it. We certainly try.

[@annabellehurley7636]

Get well soon Greg and Wilma. Glad rainy season finally comes. The heat is following us here😄😄

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks guys, finally feeling better. Yes, finally getting some rain. Yeah. PS, don't forget about the ice cream party !!!

[@tonywilliams7918]

Hello Greg, happy to hear that you and Wilma are doing well. I am learning that a dirty kitchen is quite a unique area that reserves special scrutiny in maintaining...at least in dry, enclosed areas and hotter, more dry land regions. It seems that Prince has security and keeping the peace, under control. As a binge viewer and subscriber, I appreciate the updates, knowing that your contractors are ready to be part of your building and maintaining content, looking forward to it! Nice to see that the weather has improved with some needed rain in that hot region and high spot. The home looks great, and the molding came out nice. Thanks for the updates and information. I am a subscriber and binge watcher of you and Wilma. I prefer the lengthy video during my down time, plus your content is consistent with a comfortable, couple lifestyle abroad. Continued blessings and thank you for sharing!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for being a subscriber and for watching our videos. We really appreciate it. Trying to live the simple life, not taking things too seriously.

[@datravels]

well wishes to you both and love how Prince is protective. He is a beautiful dog.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@g-manthenurseman7532]

That tv wall looks really nice. Same carpenter that’s done the rest of the house?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, no another contractor that specializes in cabinets and accent walls.

[@JoyRockk]

Hello! It's always a pleasant to (hear from both of you) watch your videos. Wishing both of you a speedy recovery. We are also glad for all of the Dauin's resident for the long awaited rain. Gosh, they did an excellent job with your TV wall. Hopefully, one of these days we can get to say Hello in person.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate the comment.

[@jmfarrell5]

There’s that Philippines rain… stay well.

[@buildingthephilippines]

We are definitely welcoming the rain this year.

[@nsxfever9513]

Hope both of you feel better soon. Looking forward to the solar video 👍

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for commenting.

[@kevinsoundmixer]

SO sorry you guys are sick, please feel better soon! 😢

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Kevin, appreciate it. Be well.

[@BobP-yf6qe]

I was just thinking last night that you haven't posted anything for a while and here you are. Sorry you and Wilma have been under the weather but am glad you are improving. The house improvements look great! Stay safe and continued improvement for your health!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks Bob, appreciate the comment.

[@kimojames808]

Got similar health issues and I find wearing a true respirator with some 3M filters and taking a daily allergy med called Montelukast helps alot.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestions. True respirator would certainly be a good option. I also take zyrtec everyday.

[@donbuesen3558]

Get well.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@fenderbend3r]

Hope you are both better by now. Sick usually hits you when you are over fatigue aside from pre existing condition. Praying here

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate the comment. Definitely feeling better.

[@lindabuck2777]

Speedy recovery both of you!🙏🏻 Prince is on the job, snicker snicker 🤭 what a good guard dog he really is though! His demeanor is strong as an empath. Your new entertainment wall is gorgeous🌟and the molding just finishes everything. I’m with you two in gratitude for the rain, it’s lifegiving and better for the garden. As always take care thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@buildingthephilippines]

Appreciate the comment, thank you.

[@DK-8181]

Greg, you should buy a half face respirator with hepa filters or simple dust filters. I work in the environmental field and they are fully effective. They may have them there, but if not they are at all Lowe's, home Depot and most paint supply stores here in the US. I'm sure you'll be able to find them there in the Ph. Good luck.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I need to find something like that when I clean dusty areas. Appreciate it.

[@patrickhepburn7867]

Quick recovery guys. Thank you for the update.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@paulchesney1798]

Get well soon guys.Sorry to hear you're a little under the weather.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@auroraalmeida3184]

Suggestions, why don’t you just build a sort of shed so your stuff are enclosed and maybe they won’t be as dusty next time you inspect them.

[@GilligansTravels]

just listened to the end , hope Wilma feels better! nice finishing touches, we will get that solar install!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, she is on the mend.

[@Norm_Divina]

We have been in Dauin for 5 days and sick everyday

[@buildingthephilippines]

Wow, sorry to hear. Get well soon.

[@bigtime911]

Hope you and Wilma feel better. I was in dauin last month very dry. Did critter hunters course loved it . Rain is a blessing😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

We did our certification with him as well. Yes, so glad it's starting to rain again.

[@rorybellamy2533]

Wilma’s rain dance 💃 really made it happen!

[@buildingthephilippines]

You should of seen mine. I thought it was going to snow.

[@patrickmckillip64]

Moldings look great.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@lmcc0072]

Years ago I was getting sick every 6-8 weeks. After about the 4th time I had my girlfriend’s sister and brother-in-law take a look at me (both are PAs). Apparently I had something like walking pneumonia or something like that. I would actually feel well, but the sickness never totally went away. They prescribed me some pills and I stopped getting sick. If you guys are sensitive to dust, I recommend doing a daily or every other day sinus rinse. I use the Navage which forces the solution through one nostril and then sucks it out the other one. It’s good for allergies or when it’s dusty or smoggy outside. I think that it also helps me to avoid getting sick as well. You might also think about wearing a mask when you’re outside and the neighbors are doing construction. I know that it’s hot there and wearing a mask would be a bit cumbersome, but I think that it will help. I used to help my friend to cut weeds on his mother’s 1 acre property. By the end of the day my nostrils were black. I started wearing a mask and it kept my nose clean.

[@buildingthephilippines]

All good suggestions. Appreciate them all. I was talking to my mom, and she recommended that device to flush out my sinuses. I need to order one.

[@marianeil6630]

@buildingthephilippines Tell your Mom to order from USA Costco, get you many salt sachets or Amazon, Neilmed brand, is the best, they give you free bottle to flush. I had this in USA and brought here via Balikbayan box. Very effective especially to those with allergies and asthma. I did it twice a day or three times a day,

[@lmcc0072]

@@buildingthephilippines The Navage actually takes a special (one time use) salt pod per use. If you don’t have the pod, you have to rig the Navage to make it work (there are KZbin videos). Those salt pods might be difficult to get there. The NeilMed Sinus Rinse might be better for the Philippines. You just need the salt packets for that one. It’s not electric though so you have to clear out your sinuses manually. Always make sure that the water that you use has been boiled or at least purified bottled water.

[@buildingthephilippines]

@lmcc0072 thanks for that information.

[@Glen820]

maybe a vacuum would be better than a blower Living beside construction can be like a war zone

[@buildingthephilippines]

I agree, blower seems to be not ideal. War zone describes it well. Thanks for watching.

[@jerrymarshall2728]

I hope by now you and Wilma are recovering 🙏 The contractor did a great job on your TV wall and moldings! Looking forward to seeing the cost comparison between 2022 and 2024 building! Just in the past 6 months I've seen new house prices creeping up. I can only imagine what the prices will be next year, when we begin building our new house! 😲

[@buildingthephilippines]

Prices are getting to a point (at least in this area) that you could make the argument it's not longer a good financial decision.

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Not much better on Luzon, Greg

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@jerrymarshall2728 I think it's become that way all over the Philippines.

[@salomejoyce4731]

That is why i like to live near the mall so i can do walking inside the mall in all weather season around when it is also windy outside. Because i also have a bad allegies on dust, seasonal flowers and pollination !😂

[@buildingthephilippines]

That's a good approach. Allergies are hard to deal with. Stay well.

[@steveperyer4850]

Between a dry winter, and a comparatively warm and dry spring here in the northeast US, my pollen allergies have been worse than normal this year, so i can understand what you are going through with the dust and pollen as dry as it has been there. Just like you when it rains I am happy when natures air filter kicks in. ls it difficult to find zertec, or other allergy meds in the Philippines, at the pharmacy? I remember that you had brought a big supply when you unpacked after moving in the house. I am glad you are on the mend, and hopefully Wilma will be much better soon. Find a good respirator and it will help when it is bad like you have been. The additional solar panels will help with making sure you have plenty of power.😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

Hi Steve, sorry to hear about your allergies. Really makes one feel miserable. Allergy medicine is plentiful here. Many types available. I use Zyrtec as well. Always well stocked up. It helps. A respirator I think is on the list as I'm tired of breathing in this dust during cleaning. Take care.

[@Deltadawg]

Glad you guys got some rain! I think you would need to use a rain gauge to properly measure rainfall total. One inch of rainfall in a hour will flood most cities. The record rainfall in one hour is approximately 3.5”. Raining 3” per hour you wouldn’t be able to see your hand in front of your face. Can’t wait to see the neighbors house update!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Could be right. Pool filled up 4 inches in 90 minutes. Thanks for watching.

[@TomBTerrific]

That’s a pretty accurate gauge!

[@piacash5216]

Awesome

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@MatthewMason13]

Hey Greg, you were saying that you were getting sniffles once a month. I get the same illness all the time as well! Sinus infection and head cold. For me, I found that sleeping in a cold air-conditioned room in the Philippines would give me a head cold. Leaving the air conditioning up a little higher than normal in the bedroom made all the difference for me. But like you were saying, I'm sure the dust isn't helping at all. Cheers!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Allergies are hard to live with. We never have the aircon on in the bedroom. At our elevation we don't need it. Really think it's the dust, especially when we kick it up while cleaning.

[@mpnsfilipinoretirement]

Hi Grey and Wilma, I don't have time now to watch the video now but the title grabbed me... I'm going on 1 year from US and I HAVE to wear a SN95 mask if l'm going to stay outside. I take two different allergy meds just to be able to not cough all night. And then of course there is the monthly stomach parasite!! I hope you both get feeling better soon.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Allergy medicine is plentiful here, so that's one good thing. Allergies are hard to live with. Appreciate the comment.

[@jsully4064]

Sorry to hear that y'all are feeling under the weather. Have environmental allergies too but they are not as bad as y'alls. Hope you both are feeling better soon. Glad you got the work done on your home. Why add the two extra solar panels though? Thought your wattage was sufficient to supply your home and that you had an excess every day. Great to see your videos again and am always looking forward to the next one. Thanks, Wilma and Greg...Jim

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the get well wishes. Adding 2 panels as the roof has space for 2 more. We make enough power now, but during the rainy season, if we get heavy clouds for several days it could be an issue. Hasn't happened yet, but it could. There so cheap now, I think it makes sense for the added opportunity to make power over several cloudy days at a time.

[@kiwioffgrid2437]

For any with pre existing medical conditions a visit to the emergency department is expensive.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Not to mention, health care here has something to be desired. There are so many unprofessional and simply backward approaches to get to a diagnosis/improper one.

[@jaredkyle2399]

Sorry to hear you both got sick. Maybe next time hire someone and both take a walk.?😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yeah, that makes sense. We just like to keep busy. Don't want to become lazy.

[@Landmantx]

It would probably cost you $20 to get someone to come help out with some of the heavy cleaning for a couple days next time. Probably better than being sick for a week!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Bingo, that's what we are going to do.

[@marianeil6630]

You should see a Pulmonary Doctor there, because the medications will be change, the bugs here in the Philippines is different in US, also get your flu shot in your community clinic, I think it’s free if you are seniors, just show your PhilHealth Card. Get well soon

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestions, appreciate it.

[@lestergambrel8931]

Sorry to hear that you and the Boss have been under the weather. If you have to delay videos so be it. I think that I can say for everyone that your health is more important. Wish you the best from Iowa USA 🇺🇸. 😊

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you for that. We have been just laying low and resting. This time around it was pretty bad for both of us. Your health is so important. Appreciate the comment.

[@bigtime911]

Nice shirt. How can we get one?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Lol, collectors item. Holding until demand goes through the roof.

[@johnulriksson2505]

Sir..! We still wait for a full episod of Prince..I have one here in Sweden..he sleep like Prince, bit in 2 second he is in guard mode...its like an explosion...The Amazon guy run like hell..😅

[@buildingthephilippines]

Lol, same with prince. He is ready to jump into protective mode in a second.

[@johnulriksson2505]

I can see he is very protecting...he is a very good looking boy...and he Will for sure protect you and Wilma and The house..good boy..🥰

[@buildingthephilippines]

@johnulriksson2505 he does the typical doberman thing. If we are sitting outside and he sees a threat he growls, barks and circles us. He does not go to the threat, just protects us.

[@mariavarnas960]

Hello guys hope everything doing good.

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you, appreciate it.

[@mariavarnas960]

@buildingthephilippines you welcome hope I see you soon I came and visit to you guys last year and see your beautiful home I'll be back August to build my house and I need your help I need your architect and contractors that build your home thank you for replying 😊 ❤️

[@mariavarnas960]

@@buildingthephilippines get well soon

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thank you

[@clownangel999]

Maybe purchase an air purifier

[@buildingthephilippines]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ChristopherKnN]

No need for an additional air purifier. Just place a higher level filter in the ACs.

[@buildingthephilippines]

That could work, but the air cons are rarely on. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Ray_Warren]

HaHa, I just left a comment on the 1 year after build video asking about the follow-up.

[@buildingthephilippines]

You might not want to watch that video.

[@Ray_Warren]

Not sure how the mask wouldn’t stop almost all the dust? 95 mask or cheapy?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Surgical masks are not designed to stop fine particulates. This was part of my business in the US. FDA actually requires yearly certification of all associates on the proper use of N95 style masks. Even this style is only 95% effective. However, 99% don't wear them correctly (not properly trained) or do wear them correctly, take a step, sweat, talk, scratch area around mask and everything bad rushes around the seal that was broken. Not to mention, any facial hair renders most masks worthless as well. I sat through too many of these certification trainings throughout my career.

[@vec306]

What video editing software do you use?

[@buildingthephilippines]

We use VLLO to edit our videos.

[@vec306]

@@buildingthephilippines thanks

[@dann547]

Do air purifiers help in these situations?

[@buildingthephilippines]

Maybe a little. Our issue really is outside when we try to clean all the dust from construction and drought.

[@GilligansTravels]

Can we sing blame it on the rain!

[@buildingthephilippines]

Yes, let's karaoke.

[@GilligansTravels]

@@buildingthephilippines the last time I did that was at a Ottawa blues bar 20 years ago

[@buildingthephilippines]

@@GilligansTravels lol, I don't karaoke either.

[@bahuilok]

You need a back up dog,local breed will do

[@buildingthephilippines]

We have Sandy that's outside the gate. We see her everyday.

[@kaini30]

hope you guys are well soon, Check my email regarding your aircon head units. Hope it works .

[@buildingthephilippines]

OK will do that. Thank you.

[@marianeil6630]

Get a COVID-19 test, you could buy this in any Pharmacy

[@buildingthephilippines]

Don't think it's that.