I live in Old Blue Mtn Beach. Bad, very bad. Step outside and I immediately start coughing. We had to increase the hvac fan speed to improve the inside air. Working in the garage is okay, but don't open the door! I feel a little bit trapped.
I was in Seacrest last week and noticed the flies (they nipped right through my leggings so I'll wear jeans to the beach next time) but didn't notice any symptoms from Red Tide.
Steady strong gulf breeze + high surf and spray + moderate to extreme red tide = one cough hack filled day!
We were wandering around Seaside earlier today. It sounded like a tuberculosis sanitarium! I have never seen that many people all coughing at the same time.