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Toxic Mold
Toxic Mold Destroys Both
Your Home and Your Health!
"Most homeowners believe that as long
as they do not see visible signs of mold, that is, patches of green, blue,
or black discoloration on surfaces, their environment is free of
contamination. What they don't realize, however, is that large accumulations
of [hidden or concealed] mold may be growing in areas that they cannot see,
like air ducts, remote attic or basement spaces, or wall cavities.
Left to multiply, these infestations may produce enough organic
compounds to cause allergic reactions, sickness and, in extreme cases, death
(a possibility with infants)," Edward R. Lipinski, "HOME CLINIC: The Battle
Against Mold and Mildew,"
N.Y.
TIMES,
9/12/99.
"Fifty
percent [50%] of homes contain problem molds.
A
new medical study attributes nearly 100% of chronic sinus infections to
mold. A 300% increase in the asthma rate over the past 20 years has been
linked to molds," as
reported in USA
WEEKEND,
December 3-5, 1999.
"Exposure
to certain types of fungi, known as toxic mold, can cause a serious
[allergic] reaction. If you're unlucky, this is the kind of mold you have.
If you're really unlucky, your toxic mold will gird for battle and go to
war, secreting chemicals called mycotoxins, which can find their way into
your body, entering through your nose, mouth, and skin, lodging perhaps in
your digestive tract, your lungs, or your brain. Among these toxins are
trichothecenes, which were rumored to have been used as a biological
weapon during the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam," warned Lisa
Belkin, "Haunted by Mold," NEW
YORK TIMES,
August
13, 2001.
"All molds
have the potential to cause health effects. Molds can produce
allergens that can trigger allergic reactions or even asthma attacks in
people allergic to mold. Others are known to produce potent toxins
and/or irritants. Potential health
concerns are an important reason." The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
March, 2001.
"Even if mold
in your house doesn't cause you any medical problems, if it becomes
established in the wood in your home, 'dry rot' may form. Dry rot can
result in a homeowner's nightmare. When the mold dies, the wood dries and
then shrinks, breaking up into irregular chunks. Cracks in the wood fiber
then act like straws, siphoning up moisture and carrying it to undamaged
portions of the wood. Left unchecked, this process keeps recurring,
continually rotting more wood, and can cause severe structural damage to
your home," warned Vicki Lankarge, on the website
insure.com.
"Mold problems have
become more prevalent because of increased use of cheaper building materials
like plasterboard and plywood, which are more prone to growing mold when
wet...Mold, as always, is spreading. But so is mold litigation, to the
consternation of the insurance industry. Last week a state court in Austin,
Texas, awarded Melinda Ballard and her family $32.1 million in a case
involving allegedly extensive mold damage to their Dripping Springs, Texas,
house. The jury ruled that Farmers Insurance Group had failed to properly
address Ms. Ballard's original water-damage and mold claim and committed
fraud in its handling of her claim," noted Christopher
Oster, "Insurers Blanch At Proliferation of Mold Claims,"
Wall Street Journal,
June 6, '01.
The top
mold health symptoms are the following [you may experience one or more
simultaneously]---
a memory loss or memory difficulties/Alzheimers-like
symptoms
a
learning difficulties or mental functioning problems
a
feeling lost or "disconnected" from
what's happening around you
a headaches
a
seizures
a
runny nose (rhinitis)
a
clear, thin, watery mucus from your nose may appear suddenly
a
sinus congestion and sinus problems
a
thick, green slime coming out of nose
(from sinus cavities)
a
coughing and resulting sore
lungs/chest from excessive coughing
a
coughing up blood
a
bleeding lungs
a
difficulty breathing
a
hives
a
itching of the nose, mouth, eyes, throat,
skin, or any area
a
redness of the sclera (white of your eyes)
a
skin rashes
a
skin redness
a
open skin sores and lacerations
a
sneezing
a
sneezing fits (more than three sneezes
in a row, happening often)
a
vomiting
a
diarrhea
a chronic, excessive, or continued fatigue
a chronic dandruff problems that don't go
away despite use of shampoo like "Head & Shoulders" and "Pantene Pro-V"
For more
information please visit the following mold and health problem links:
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The
Mold, Fungus, &
Health Guide will help you, your doctor, and your
lawyer cope with the health problems and illnesses caused by indoor
exposure to mold infestation and contamination in your home, school,
or workplace. Discover the mold medical studies that document the
links between mold exposure and mold illnesses. Learn about
available medical mold diagnostic and treatment procedures.
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