chemical sensitivity vs allergy

[Guest guest]

OK - I've read and been told that one cannot be allergic to chemicals,

just " sensitive. " I don't care, my reactions are the same regardless -

potato, potahto.

Today I went with a friend and her daughter to discovery day for North

Carolina School of Science and Math, a public residential high school

for gifted and talented students in NC. I used to work there. When I

worked there, I avoided the science wing entirely. We had a tour today

and ended up in the chem lab. While there was no one there, they had

stuff " happening, " including recycling used cooking oil from the campus

kitchen into deisel gas for the vans. An excellent practice. However,

my sinuses started burning within minutes and now, hours later at home,

I am MISERABLE. I mean, if I could slice off my face with a kitchen

knife, I might just consider it.

Addy

Group co-owner