21 JUL, 2002 - 1945 CDT Hello Kay... I did not get a headache, stuffyness, or a cough. But my eyes started itching on the second day we were there - particularly in the boardroom. A major component of adhesives and paints of all types is formaldehyde wich is an allergen for many people in varying degrees. In new construction, it will normally vaporize away in 8 to 12 months. Several years ago, the Chicago Tribune ran an article about "new house syndrome" in which it detailed the many ways people can have allergies appear in a new building - particularly with the tighter construction practices now being used to reduce energy costs. 73 - Dick