When I first started this job-- there was mold on the wall next to my desk

@shambuca (2524)
United States
February 28, 2007 1:05pm CST
from a leak by the air conditioner- eventually it was fixed - only after i had an allergic reaction to it one day when it was raining really bad. My boss expected me to be here the next day when the guy came to fix it, after I was weezing and coughing the day before just from the mold and such in the air. Now that its fixed I am still coughing and weezing (although not as bad) but I am not sure what to do - I cannot leave till I find a new job but I need some advise as to what I can do while I'm here to help ease these symptoms...anyone?
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tad1fan
@tad1fan (3367)
• Canada
28 Feb 07
I'd be going to a doctor,mold isn't good for anyone and is a leading cause of a lot of health issues,including MS.....take this matter up with your doctor and try to get a medical leave for a while
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shambuca
@shambuca (2524)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I know that it is very bad for a number of reasons.. this is the second time I have had a reaction like this- I knew I was allergic but didn't realize it was that bad...my sister said the same thing- but then I might have to wait for disability- and i can't afford to not have money coming in. But I will talk to my dr tomorrow--thanks
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rosie_123
@rosie_123 (6113)
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28 Feb 07
Well I don't know what the law is like in the States, but if your situation happened in this country, a Doctor would sign you off straightaway, and if your employer even attempted to sack you because of ill health, you could take them to an Industrial Tribunal straightaway as the illness/injury was caused through work. But if that isn't the case........ well there are always anti-histamines, and other medicines to combat allergies, but most them make you drowsy, and not allowed to drive, so it may not be wise. Other than that, I don't think I an help you on this one. Good Luck - and find a new job soon!
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shambuca
@shambuca (2524)
• United States
28 Feb 07
got a call today on a job- gonna call him later- I'm hoping. I do take allergy pills but this must be bad becaue it's not helping. doing everything possible to find a way out.
TerryZ
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
28 Feb 07
You should really go to the doctors how do you know what it is? It probably is just allergies and they can prescribe something for it. You better take care of that.
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shambuca
@shambuca (2524)
• United States
28 Feb 07
I have terrible allergies- was tested years ago cause I couldn't stop sneezing...I know it's something here because when i get here i'm fine - it's only after being here for a few hours that it happens, when I go home I'm fine too. Will check with my dr for sure.