Originally Posted by
yittz
Sounds like allergy.
Although it's strange that it's never happened before, and it's work dust (not mites etc.).
Are you going back to work tomorrow? See if it gets better, especially on weekends.
Thanks for the reply!
I'm still sneezing and my nose is still blocked. Anyone hearing me go *sniff-sniff-sniff* would think that I've got a cold. Previously, whenever I'm exposed to dust, I just sneeze and that's it. The sneezing is not prolonged for ... um, about 9 hours now.
I'm on leave Tue and Wed. But I'll be back at work on Thu and Fri, facing more dust, since whatever I've dusted today would have become dust-coated again by then. Plus, the construction workers are going full-steam ahead to have 4 new classrooms, an administrative office, a playroom and a kitchen all completed by the 3rd week of December or thereabouts.
Originally Posted by
Han Solo
Allergic rhinitis?
Huh? Never had it before. Is it serious? Or am I just reacting in this way because it's just happens to be way too much dust from building construction?
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Edit: I did a search and found this: http://www.aaaai.org/patients/resour...r/rhinitis.pdf
[STARTQUOTE]Signs of allergic rhinitis are similar to signs of a common cold. But, unlike common cold symptoms, allergic rhinitis can last for more than 8-10 days and may include: A stuffy nose or a runny nose, Sneezing, Itchy nose, itchy eyes or watery eyes.[ENDQUOTE]
Great. If it doesn't clear up, I might have to ride it out for 8-10 days???
Further info: I've never been really allergic to anything before ... except for one particular incident with a tunafish sandwich at a well-known coffee chain. I turned red in the neck and started itching within 30 mins of eating the sandwich. The doctor I saw told me that it was probably something in that particular mixture of tuna that didn't agree with me. I've never had any problems with tuna (canned/raw) before that, and so far, haven't had any problems since.