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WebMD Weighs in On Mold Health Issues

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Health Risks of Mold

Health Risks of Mold

Each month nearly 10 million people turn to WebMD for medical information and advice about managing their health. Here’s what the site has to say about the risks of indoor mold and fungus as well as tips for controlling its growth.

Health Risks of Mold

Touching or inhaling mold spores can result in allergic reactions such as sneezing, itchy and runny eyes, and skin rashes. While symptoms are more intense in people who are sensitive to mold, they can also occur in people who are not normally prone to allergies.

Individuals with pre-existing upper respiratory conditions like asthma are extremely susceptible to symptoms of mold exposure. Others at high risk include infants and children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.

Moisture: The Lifeblood of Mold

Mold is omnipresent so it’s impossible to eliminate completely, but you can take measures to prevent mold from infesting indoor surfaces. The most important step is controlling moisture, which is the main ingredient that mold needs to thrive.

If you find mold and fungus growing in your home or building, this means the conditions are right, whether it’s due to a broken water pipe, excess humidity or leak in the basement. Removing the mold is only a cosmetic solution, and the problem will reoccur unless you address the underlying cause.

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Can You Get Asthma from Mold Exposure?

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Can Mold Give You Asthma?

Can Mold Give You Asthma?

As many asthma sufferers will tell you, mold and fungus can trigger their symptoms with a vengeance. The rest of us should also be concerned because there’s also a link between mold exposure and asthma symptoms in people who have never been diagnosed with asthma.

The common early symptoms of mold-related asthma include:

• Shortness of breath, and discomfort when breathing

• Tightening of the chest

• Wheezing and coughing

• Feeling of tiredness or lack of oxygen when exercising

If your home has a mold or fungus problem and someone in the family already has asthma, their symptoms and asthma attacks can become more frequent and severe.

Treatment for Mold Exposure and Asthma

Take action quickly to get treatment for both the mold problem and mold-related health issues. See a doctor and be sure to mention the mold issues at home, as it may help him diagnose the cause of the symptoms and prescribe an appropriate treatment protocol.

For the mold and fungus exposure, it’s best to seek professional service. Normal household cleaning cannot kill toxins that may be deep within the walls or inside of surfaces.

Modern mold treatment is less invasive and less expensive than traditional methods. Our bio remedial mold treatment avoids the need to open up walls and replace drywall. Instead, we use a safe anti-microbial treatment and apply a polymer seal to trap the mold spores and prevent them from causing further respiratory problems.

In addition to seeking appropriate medical care, contact us at Stern Mold to ask about our NJ and NYC mold treatment services. Our faster, simpler, guaranteed mold treatment is an important first step toward preventing mold-related asthma problems.

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Will My Insurance Cover My Mold Treatment?

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Will Your Insurance Cover Mold Extermination?

Will Your Insurance Cover Mold Extermination?

One question that homeowners often ask is whether their insurance will cover mold treatment for their house. There is no one answer to this question, and the situation varies depending upon the insurance company and its policies regarding mold treatment. As a homeowner, you should make it a point to discuss this directly with your company at the earliest time possible, instead of waiting for the mold to develop first. Mold removal is an expensive process, and it is better to know what your payment options are before opting for a treatment.

Here are some of the factors that insurance companies take into account with regard to mold treatment coverage:

1. Causes

This can include water damage from a flood, following a fire, or from a leaky roof that is responsible for the conditions that encourage mold and fungus growth.

2. Cost

Ask mold removal experts for a free appraisal and a rough estimate of the cost for its removal and prevention for recurrence. The insurance company will take the estimated cost into account when determining whether or not they will pay for it.

3. Seriousness of the Situation

Some companies have a minimum threshold for mold and fungus growth that needs to be exceeded in order to qualify for removal. Consult with your insurance agent as well as the mold experts to determine whether the mold growth is profuse enough to warrant a removal treatment at the insurance company’s expense.

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NYC Continues to Wrestle with Mold Outbreak Issues in Older Housing Units

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Houses That Are Past a Certain Age and No Longer in Their Best Condition Are Showing Signs of Mold Development That Threaten the Health and Safety of the Buildings' Inhabitants.

Houses That Are Past a Certain Age Are Showing Signs of Mold Development.

The mold and fungus menace is back in NYC, although it never truly left in the first place. Houses that are past a certain age and no longer in their best condition are showing signs of mold development that threaten the health and safety of the buildings’ inhabitants.

Judge Issues New Orders

In the latest development on this front, a federal judge has deplored NYCHA’s inability to remove toxic mold that infests so many of the aging housing buildings in the surrounding area, and ordered a specially appointed expert to enforce a two year old pact that had been created to address the problem.

Fixed Time Frame

The case of an outside monitor being brought in is being viewed as a necessity, keeping in mind the seriousness of the problem and the danger it presents to the health of the general public. Simple mold cases are to be remediated in seven days, while the more serious cases are given a fifteen-day window to be resolved.

The Blame Game

The NYCHA is being censured for an apparent show of indifference towards the problem, which is believed to be the main cause of the problem growing to such vast proportions in the first place. Of note, no top NYCHA official showed up for the court hearing.

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