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Mold Mycotoxins and Your Health

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Is Mold Causing You to Feel Under the Weather?

Is Mold Causing You to Feel Under the Weather?

Understanding the relationship between mold and your health can be very important if you see mold growing in your home. The mycotoxins that some mold varieties produce can cause serious allergic reactions and make you or your loved ones very sick.

What Are Mycotoxins?

Scientifically speaking, a mycotoxin is a type of byproduct that mold colonies produce that is harmful to humans or animals. Different types of mold make their own toxic byproducts, but some of them only harm bacteria (this is where we get prescription antibiotics) or only harm plants.

How Do They Affect Your Health?

Less serious health effects can include mild allergic reactions, coughing, clogged sinuses, and watery eyes. Prolonged exposure to certain mycotoxins, or even acute exposure to very dangerous strains, can cause respiratory problems, among other issues, that may require hospitalization.

How to Get Rid of Mycotoxins

Getting rid of mycotoxins means eliminating the mold colonies which are producing them. The best way to do this is to get a mold removal expert who knows what to look for and how to take care of the problem. The negative effects of mold and your health problems that might arise from long-term exposure usually means the sooner you have it treated, the better.

If you think you might have mold in your home, give us a call at 888-887-8376 and we will be happy to inspect to see if you do have a mold problem. Our staff is trained to identify different types of mold, inform you on the risks you might face, and recommend the appropriate remediation.

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The CDC Links Aspergillosis with Mold and Fungi Exposure

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The Link to Mold Spores

The Link to Mold Spores

It’s no secret that when you have a mold or fungus problem in your home, it can cause a lot of problems. We’ve known for a long time that mold can lead to difficulties with breathing, but the CDC has recently linked aspergillosis with mold and fungi exposure. This means that there’s never been a better time to get an NYC free mold inspection to be sure that you and your family are not risking your health.

What is Aspergillosis?

There are different types of aspergillosis, but they’re all problematic. They include:

  • ABPA – This usually affects those who have asthma or cystic fibrosis.
  • Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis – This usually affects those who have a chronic lung disease, such as COPD.
  • Invasive Aspergillosis – This usually affects those whose immune systems are already weakened from a disease, cancer treatments, or for other reasons.

Aspergillosis is not contagious, so it can’t be spread from person to person after contact. However, it can cause serious health problems for you if you’re in one of the above groups. Healthy people can breathe in the spores, and generally do so every day. However, if you’re not healthy then it’s best to take precautions to prevent breathing in these spores.

The Best Ways to Avoid Contracting Aspergillosis

You can avoid contracting aspergillosis by taking a few steps. Try to avoid construction sites, but if you work in construction, wear the appropriate facial mask at all times. You should also wear long pants and gloves when you’re working in soil. Above all, get a NYC free mold inspection to check your home for aspergillus spores. We can help you with that. Please contact us!

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What Do Physicians Misdiagnose Mold Illness As?

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Common Mold Illness Diagnosis's

Common Mold Illness Diagnosis’s

Perhaps you’ve been to your doctor because you were experiencing some strange symptoms. You’re not sure what was going on, but you trusted that your doctor was able to figure it out. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Many doctors are quick to offer diagnoses based on symptoms instead of on hard science. As a result, there are a lot of patients out there who have been misdiagnosed. It’s actually not uncommon for patients to eventually find out that mold was the source of their problems.

Mold and Your Health – Common Misdiagnosed Diseases and Ailments

It’s possible that this has happened to you, and while the diagnosis seemed strange you accepted it because, after all, you received it from a medical doctor. There are a number of diseases that have been falsely diagnosed because their symptoms mimicked those that manifest when people are exposed to mold. Some of these include:

  • Allergies
  • Stress
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

If you’ve been diagnosed with any of the above, mold might just be at the root of your symptoms.

Your Next Steps

When it comes to mold and your health, it’s very important for you to be proactive. If you disagree with a diagnosis that you’ve recently received, you don’t have to just accept it. You should ask for a full blood panel to prove that you have the ailment or sickness you’ve been diagnosed with. You should also get a mold inspection to find out if mold is something you need to be concerned about in your home or place of employment. Contact us to schedule your inspection today!

 

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