Surviving Toxic Mold provides information on mold and health, diseases and sicknesses that have been caused by mold. We provide information on mold testing, mold cleanup, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources about mold in your home, in
Surviving Toxic Mold provides information on mold and health, diseases and sicknesses that have been caused by mold. We provide information on mold testing, mold cleanup, and prevention of mold growth, and links to resources about mold in your home, in
This blood test measures certain parameters that change upon exposure to biotoxins from mold and Lyme infection. VISUAL CONTRAST SENSITIVITY TEST This is an eye exam that tests for mold exposure GENETIC TEST This blood test tests for genetic susceptibility to mold and lyme toxins. ...
Urine samples are extracted for trichothecene mycotoxins to confirm the disease of mycotoxicosis in humans. Diagnosis of mycotoxicosis is confirmable even when toxic mold exposure cannot be ascertained to a reasonable degree of certainty.William A. CroftUS...
Biocontaminants such as mold spores are capable of being released into the indoor air from the site of growth and being transported in a viable or non-viable form. Exposure to toxic mold and the mycotoxins contained in the spore and vegetative body have been shown to produce adverse health ef...
The Baehr family had to abandon their home and belongings after toxic mold exposure. Courtesy: Baehr family "I wasn't super sympathetic, " Evan Baehr admitted. "I said 'Hey, we run hard, we have careers, we have young kids at home. Just deal with it,' which is not a great response...
How are mold allergies and exposure diagnosed? Blood test. Your doctor takes a blood sample and then sends it to a laboratory to measure the number of certain antibodies, which can indicate your immune system's sensitivity to different mold species. ...
conductive condensation, house water leaks and accidents. The toxic mold concern could also be a problem where fires have occurred on residential properties. For some people, exposure to the toxic mold spores may stay just a “risk”. To others, it may be a real health hazard, with life-th...
Allergenssuch as food, mold, dust, pollen, and chemicals • Infectious organismssuch as bacteria, viruses, yeast, andparasites Further, the following social, emotional, and spiritual challenges affect health and well-being:3,4 • Stress,such as lack of personal time, too much work, excessive...
Finally, if you think a moldy space is making you ill, remove yourself from it. You can conduct a test using the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) tool to screen for presence of water damage, Dr. Patel says. You should fix any water leaks immediately and remove water-damaged ...