Re: problems at YMCA

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Ten years ago I would have said you are crazy. But it has happened to me

too. I was exposed to a moldy workplace and became hypersensitive to

whatever mold was growing in the HVAC there. Any exposure would trigger

non-stop coughing along with tightening of the chest and diminished airflow,

typical asthma symptoms, starting at age 47. After that exposure, I ran into

several other places which triggered attacks, places which gave me no

problems before. One my new problem places was the churh I had attended for

27 years, problems beginning after installation of a new air conditioning

system. Another place was in my local YMCA- the racketball courts. The rest

of the Y causes me no problems. Interestingly, the racketball courts are not

used all that much, and the HVAC is turned off except when the courts are in

use. The rest of the building HVAC operates continuously. That actually can

have an effect on indoor air quality. AC cools air down and condenses water

in drain pans, then the AC unit warms up to ambient temperature- a closed

space with water in a pan creates 100% relative humidity, ideal mold

breeding conditions.

One other thought- at the YMCA, you are exercising, creating an added demand

for air. If you had been sensitized by an earlier exposure, symptoms can

manifest when additional need is realized. If you become certain that

building is your problem, ask for your money back. Continued exposure to an

irritating situation will only increase your sensitivity and symptoms will

only get worse.

Gil Vice

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:33:11 -0000

From: " lanirands " <lanirands@...>

Subject: I need suggestions

I recently joined my local YMCA for health reasons. I am now

experiencing many symptoms of sick building syndrome.

The executive director tells me that in his 8 years as director and

with 5,000 members that I am the only one who has ever complained of

such problems. Two employees tell me that the problem has been

ongoing. My doctor says don't go.

The two options he, the director, has given me are:

1. He will refund my money

2. I may use the part of the facilities that don't seem to

bother me.

Do I have any other options?

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Ten years ago I would have said you are crazy. But it has happened to me

too. I was exposed to a moldy workplace and became hypersensitive to

whatever mold was growing in the HVAC there. Any exposure would trigger

non-stop coughing along with tightening of the chest and diminished airflow,

typical asthma symptoms, starting at age 47. After that exposure, I ran into

several other places which triggered attacks, places which gave me no

problems before. One my new problem places was the churh I had attended for

27 years, problems beginning after installation of a new air conditioning

system. Another place was in my local YMCA- the racketball courts. The rest

of the Y causes me no problems. Interestingly, the racketball courts are not

used all that much, and the HVAC is turned off except when the courts are in

use. The rest of the building HVAC operates continuously. That actually can

have an effect on indoor air quality. AC cools air down and condenses water

in drain pans, then the AC unit warms up to ambient temperature- a closed

space with water in a pan creates 100% relative humidity, ideal mold

breeding conditions.

One other thought- at the YMCA, you are exercising, creating an added

demand for air. If you had been sensitized by an earlier exposure, symptoms

can manifest when additional need is realized. If you become certain that

building is your problem, ask for your money back. Continued exposure to an

irritating situation will only increase your sensitivity and symptoms will

only get worse.

Gil Vice

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:33:11 -0000

From: " lanirands " <lanirands@...>

Subject: I need suggestions

I recently joined my local YMCA for health reasons. I am now

experiencing many symptoms of sick building syndrome.

The executive director tells me that in his 8 years as director and

with 5,000 members that I am the only one who has ever complained of

such problems. Two employees tell me that the problem has been

ongoing. My doctor says don't go.

The two options he, the director, has given me are:

1. He will refund my money

2. I may use the part of the facilities that don't seem to

bother me.

Do I have any other options?

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