Thanks so very much all of you! I just spent a while doing what @JoJo&Loki suggested... (why didn't I think of this?) researching people who have a disease of the lungs who DO have birds!
Man, that was ultra scary, but yes, I think it was what I needed to hear to make this decision.
I tend to be in denial about my limitations, and this is NOT good when trying to make an informed decision. ESPECIALLY when it comes to our Fids.
And yes, maybe I could actually help her find a home for this cute little rascal via the internet - Despite the fact that she is 3 hours away from me. My friend who is offering this little guy actually has respiratory problems too, and in Jan. of 2019 was hospitalized - this was when she moved her 2 Tiels out of her bedroom into her living room. I had warned her in advance about respiratory problems with powdery birds! It seems I don't do very well at taking my own advice when it comes to a "heart" decision, as @Lady Jane describes. (to the point of denial).
She had people there to take care of her, AND the Tiel, so I was glad for that.
Below is part of the result of my search, if anyone wishes to read about assessing risk of lung disease for bird owners... So I guess as of right now I will have to answer no, to adoption of this sweet guy.
Again, THANK YOU all!!!
According to the researcher, hypersensitive pneumonitis is an interstitial lung disease characterized by inflammation of the lung interstitium (which is a network of collagen) after inhaling organic substances. In many cases, chronic dry cough may be the only symptom of the disease, in others, shortness of breath at first manifested after making efforts and then at rest; if not detected may progress to cause irreversible lung damage.
While it is due to the inhalation of dust from certain organic particles from different sources, such as cereals, animals, dust and vapors of water tanks, "usually associated with birds because their excrement has a protein (spread Environment with fluttering), which, can be genetically susceptible and develop an exaggerated inflammatory response to that exposure, "explains Dr. Buendia Roldán.
The prolonged and repeated exposure initiates a chronic inflammatory response, manifested by an increase of lymphocytes in the interstitium. "Consequently, the inflammation leads to lung fibrosis, it would be and the presence of scars on the body," says the researcher.
Therefore, it is very important that the disease is diagnosed as early as possible to prevent lung damage. According to Dr. Buendia Roldán, it is required to make a high-resolution CT and spirometry. "In the INER have a blood test can detect the avian antigens."
Treatment requires, first, to avoid exposure to the antigen and the administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive. "In patients who are in the early stages of the disease the cure is achieved, but in those who already have fibrosis control must be achieved to keep moving forward," he says.
Thus, it seems harmless, having a parrot pet or a pair of canaries is, in many cases, like playing Russian roulette with the lungs. The situation is worse for professional poultry fanciers.
Man, that was ultra scary, but yes, I think it was what I needed to hear to make this decision.
I tend to be in denial about my limitations, and this is NOT good when trying to make an informed decision. ESPECIALLY when it comes to our Fids.
And yes, maybe I could actually help her find a home for this cute little rascal via the internet - Despite the fact that she is 3 hours away from me. My friend who is offering this little guy actually has respiratory problems too, and in Jan. of 2019 was hospitalized - this was when she moved her 2 Tiels out of her bedroom into her living room. I had warned her in advance about respiratory problems with powdery birds! It seems I don't do very well at taking my own advice when it comes to a "heart" decision, as @Lady Jane describes. (to the point of denial).
She had people there to take care of her, AND the Tiel, so I was glad for that.
Below is part of the result of my search, if anyone wishes to read about assessing risk of lung disease for bird owners... So I guess as of right now I will have to answer no, to adoption of this sweet guy.
Again, THANK YOU all!!!
Assessing risk of lung disease through contact with birds
Ornamental birds and feather pillows, plus daily exposure to pigeons may contribute to the development hypersensitive pneumonitis, a disease that can cause irreversible damage to the lungs. Therefore, scientists designed an informative tool to assess the likelihood of suffering the disease.
www.sciencedaily.com
While it is due to the inhalation of dust from certain organic particles from different sources, such as cereals, animals, dust and vapors of water tanks, "usually associated with birds because their excrement has a protein (spread Environment with fluttering), which, can be genetically susceptible and develop an exaggerated inflammatory response to that exposure, "explains Dr. Buendia Roldán.
The prolonged and repeated exposure initiates a chronic inflammatory response, manifested by an increase of lymphocytes in the interstitium. "Consequently, the inflammation leads to lung fibrosis, it would be and the presence of scars on the body," says the researcher.
Therefore, it is very important that the disease is diagnosed as early as possible to prevent lung damage. According to Dr. Buendia Roldán, it is required to make a high-resolution CT and spirometry. "In the INER have a blood test can detect the avian antigens."
Treatment requires, first, to avoid exposure to the antigen and the administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive. "In patients who are in the early stages of the disease the cure is achieved, but in those who already have fibrosis control must be achieved to keep moving forward," he says.
Thus, it seems harmless, having a parrot pet or a pair of canaries is, in many cases, like playing Russian roulette with the lungs. The situation is worse for professional poultry fanciers.
But I am glad you are putting your health first -- even when your heart is so big and generous! 
Fiona is being a brat lately, I think she's coming in season again, and she does not want to step up for millet readily. She doesn't even want to fly loops around the room as much! Boy can they be moody, eh? Time now to go put Mommy's Monster Hands back in and terrorize the critters with that millet!
