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Demystify: 

Has there been any building or interior modification recently? For example, new furniture, insulation, etc.
It could be a formaldehyde allergy.
http://www.lindane.org/chemicals/formaldehyde.htm
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/formaldehyde-allergy-symptoms.html
A formaldehyde gas detector can be used for sampling.
http://www.formaldehydedetector.com

Tuc
Astrid Tucker
B.S. Environmental Management
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Student

-----Original Message----- From: Dan Matlick
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 1:00 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Air Sampling???

I have had similar reactions before. Is the person allergic to mold? Found out in a previous employer that they had mold growing in the hvac ducting.

Dan Matlick
Lab Supervisor
59511 W. Lincoln Hwy
Lincolnway Energy
Nevada, IA 50201
515 817 0167 (office)
515 520 1118 (cell)
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-----Original Message-----
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Wayne Phan
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 11:40 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Air Sampling???

Hello all,

Recently, a colleague of mine is experiencing symptom of irritation, itching, and allergic reaction every time he enters one of the buildings at our workplace. This is a music building. Do you know what kind of air sampling I should conduct? Any suggestions on how I approach this problem?

Thanks,

Wayne

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