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TOXIC BLACK MOLD
A dangerous environmental
health predator
of humans, animals, & plants.
MOLD PROBLEM SUMMARY OVERVIEW:
"Molds are microscopic fungi that comprise 25% of the earth's biomass. They
can be found almost anywhere and can grow on virtually any organic substance
as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can grow on wood, paper,
carpet, foods, and insulation. Moisture encourages mold growth. People who
are allergic to mold or whose asthma is triggered by mold usually react to
the spores, the reproductive bodies for molds. The process by which these
spores are released into the air becomes intensified when moldy material is
damaged or disturbed. Sometimes mold can produce a toxic substance called
mycotoxins, which also can cause illness in sensitive populations,
especially those with substantial exposures, such as agricultural workers.
It is impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling
moisture. Many types of molds exist and they all have the potential to cause
health effects. Molds produce allergens that can trigger allergic reactions
or asthma attacks. Health concerns are an important reason to prevent mold
growth and to remedy/clean up any existing indoor mold growth. The range of
symptoms of overexposure to mold include cough, congestion, runny nose, eye
irritation, and asthma symptoms. As is true of all
environmentally-related illnesses, the sensitivity and vulnerability of the
person will dictate the level of response to any given exposure."--American
Nursing Association.
Airborne mold spores spread mold-based
infectious mold-related diseases like asthma, chronic sinusitis, &
aspergilliosis.
Stachybotrys atra mold can cause nervous system symptoms, such as
personality changes, sleep disorders and memory loss. Currently,
there are no federal standards or recommendations, (e.g., OSHA, NIOSH, EPA)
for airborne concentrations of mold or mold spores.
Mold
health problems usually arise
from the
cumulative breathing in of airborne mold spores
over time in a moldy home, apartment, or workplace.
Environmental molds potentially can result in human illness by the
production of allergens, proteases, beta-glucans, and volatile organic
compounds, and
toxic mycotoxins and mold spores. Any mold of ANY color in elevated
levels indoors can cause health problems. The worst mold problems are often
the ones you don't see because of hidden mold growth INSIDE walls, floors,
ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, basements, and heating/cooling equipment and
ducts.
Moody & Moldy? You may be
suffering from
health problems caused by mold, which include headaches,
diminished brain capacity, and brain damage. Is your neighbor's house
mold-contaminated?
The adjacent
moldy house mold is very risky to your family health and home investment
because air currents can regularly transport airborne mold spores from the
moldy exterior of the neighbor's house to mold cross contaminate your
entire home by entering your open windows, doors, and fresh air intake of
your heating/cooling system.
Moldy House condemnation.
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