On 12-2395, DIANE WINER wrote to TOM WEISS:
 TW> OK.  But where's the proof? I believe you, but data please.
 DW> It is true, I worked as an RN for a Dr. that had training in
 DW> infectious diseases at CDC. We had a patient no other Dr. in town
 DW> could find out what the problem was. The patient was referred to us
 DW> and Dr. McGehee picked the DX right up. Lung disease from pigeon
 DW> droppings that had dropped down the chimmney of her fireplace.
 DW>
 DW> Any more proof needed?
Yep.  You provided ONE data point.  In counter I offer this story:
At work in a new chemical process the chemical operators were all coming down 
with colds -- respiratory problems.  Since nearly all (certainly more than 
ONE) had the same symptoms they proposed it was the chemicals causing the 
problem.  A medical team was formed to study the problem.  Their conclusions 
-- common colds - all of em.
The lady with poop dust in the fireplace may have had allergies, or a near 
case of some other respiratory problem (emphysema for example).  Pigeon poop 
dust for your patient was a real problem ... I do believe that.  A more 
complete study with a greater population would be of more interest to me.
 DW> Congratulations on the new baby. I am envious. A wee one to cuddle
 DW> and love. I would like to take bets on this one leaving Tom, any
 DW> takers? Tom can't you give your wife something in exchange for
 DW> letting you keep the baby?
Thanks.  Give my wife more? Whew! She now owns half of OUR possessions and my 
past, present and future life ... nothing else I can yield.  The bird is for 
sale.  Since she is so small, Tinkers nickname is becoming Tinker BELLE .
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