I had a scary experience yesterday. I had to stop halfway through a big job ($500) because I couldn't breathe. I felt a tightness in my chest and fatigued. If I tried to take a deep breath I would cough. I feel better today but I still feel pressure when I take a deep breath and hold it in. I am a young very fit man, so I was not used to the feeling.

Could it be the steam vapors combined with chemicals and nasty stuff from the carpets?

Has anyone experienced an acute breathing problem like this?

I was using my TM with Vacaway's Dynamite and Detonator normal dilution. I have never had a problem with respiratory irritation from chemicals. Makes me want to switch back to Procyon or buy an OP machine.