Mold Odors & Your health

Mold Odors & Your health   Most inspectors as well as people suffering with mold problems assume that spores are what make people  sick, but is it possible that mold odor alone without spores can cause health complaints such as but not limited to allergy, asthma, and more frequent colds? I have done mold inspections…

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Is My Home Making Me Sick?

Is My Home Making Me Sick? Americans tend to view their homes as safe havens. What few people realize is that the air in their home can be more polluted than outdoor air, leading to health problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, people spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors. Due to…

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Why and When to Hire a Mold Inspector

Why and When to Hire a Mold Inspector Here are five reasons to consider a more extensive on-site investigation for toxic or allergenic mold: People in the building are at particular health risk: elderly, infant, immune-impaired, asthmatic, history of respiratory illness or other medical complaints which might be caused by or aggravated by mold, allergens,…

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Potential Health Effects Associated with Inhalation Exposure to Molds and Mycotoxins

Potential Health Effects Associated with Inhalation Exposure to Molds and Mycotoxins Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net   Allergic Reactions (e.g., rhinitis and dermatitis or skin rash); Asthma; Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis; Other Immunologic Effects Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The health effects listed above are well documented in humans.…

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