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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

I'd say carpeting.  Most have enough allergies irritants in them to knock 
over a horse!  In a confined space, probably have recirculated air?, I'd say 
the carpet is the culprit.  Carpets have a bunch of chemicals in them and 
they off-gas like crazy! 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PC) is the worst culprit.

You're lucky!  Folks with carpet allergies frequently end up with headaches, 
coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue and a rash.

Other than doing major ventilation, I guess you could take OTC allergies 
pills.

Lynda

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marie McHarry" <mmcharry AT gmail.com>
To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: [Homestead] Sneezing


> About 3 weeks ago I got a flu shot, something I've done annually for
> about 40 years when the vaccine has been available with no discernible
> damage. This year the shot has been followed with what would appear to
> the casual observer as a mild cold. My eyes water, my nose runs, I use
> lots and lots of Kleenix brand tissues.  Just days before the flu
> shots, we got new carpetting throughout the building where I spend my
> thane time. The mild cold symptoms may have started before I got the
> flu shot by a few days. Anyone want to ascribe the incident causing
> the symptoms  to either possible cause and -- and this is the point of
> posting -- is there anything I can do to quit sneezing and blowing my
> nose? Honestly, my friends, I've nearly knocked myself out with
> repetitive (up to +20 at this point) sneezing fits that left me limp.
>
> Marie, the pathetic
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