It has been a few months since the Lung Doctor’s mascot, “Chest-er” has brought you any advice, but today he joins us to wish you and your family a happy, healthy and safe Halloween. You can him to the right, all dressed up for a Halloween party.
Along with the FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Chest-er” is concerned about safety during this holiday. Here are Chester’s special tips for guarding safety of young goulies, goblins and witches for Halloween parties and neighborhood Trick or Treating festivities.
1. Hot Stuff: Wear fire-retardant materials. If you buy a costume, look closely at the label for “flame resistant. If you sew your costume, purchase flame-resistant fabrics. you can buy.
2. Bright Stuff: Either choose a reflective costume. “Chest-er” offers the alternative of or adding strips of reflective tape to your outfit. Skinned knees and twisted ankles are no fun on Halloween, so keep long skirts and capes short enough so that they doi not trip you.
3. Eyeball Stuff! Here is a huge warning: decorative contact lenses are a real vision hazard. Only use them if you have seen your eye doctor for proper fit. Some lenses and eye make-up are imported from unsafe sources.
FDA eye expert Bernard Lepri, O.D., M.S., M.Ed.. stated “What troubles us is when they are bought and used without a valid prescription, without the involvement of a qualified eye care professional, or without appropriate follow-up care. This can lead to significant risks of eye injuries, including blindness.”
4. Do not obscure your vision with masks.
5. Allergy Alert: Pre-test makeup by applying a some on your arm a few days before using it on your face. 
Watch out for rash, redness, swelling, or irritation at the site.
6. Choking Hazards: Parents should watch very young children when eating special treats. Hazards such as gum, peanuts, taffy, caramel and hard candies, can cause a child to choke. For directions about how to treat a child or baby who is choking, we suggest you visit this site.
“Chest-er,” the staff and the doctors at the Florida Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists hope you and your family make some happy Fall memories on this Holiday, but stay safe and healthy.
