This is a long thread and I didn't read it all so I don't know if anybody
posted the name of the disease and a location where you can get "official"
information about it.

The disease is called Sporotrichosis
and here is a link to info about it on the Centers for Disease control
website:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...richosis_g.htm

You could read what the CDC has to say about it and even if you conclude
that you illness is not sporotrichosis, perhaps you should also see a doctor
unless the swollen and painful mess you say describe as your nose has
returned to normal. A second or even third opinion from the medical experts
in this newsgroup may also be called for. :-)

"bb" wrote in message
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I was reading about sphagnum moss and there was a warning about using
gloves and a particle mask when working with it. Seems the stuff can
cause a nasty infection.

Well, last week I potted a couple plants using sphagnum, and of
course, used no mask. I now have a nasty sinus infection like I've
never had before. For a couple of days the only symptom was my whole
nose was very sore, like I had been punched. In the last two days
it's turned into a swollen, painful mess.

Anyone have any similar experiences? I'd like to have an idea if it's
a coincidence, or a result of the sphagnum contact.

bb