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Aspergillosis – a Lung Infection Caused by Exposure to Mold

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Lungs And Mold

Lungs And Mold

Inhaling mold spores on a regular basis can irritate your throat and nasal passages, causing allergic reactions such as sneezing and coughing. A more serious threat lurks for people who have low resistance or pre-existing lung conditions.

Aspergillosis: When Mold Turns Infectious

Aspergillus is one of the more common types of mold, occurring frequently both indoors and outdoors. Chances are you inhale Aspergillus spores on a daily basis with little or no adverse effects.

However, individuals with weakened immune systems or who have a lung disease are at risk of developing aspergillosis, which is an infection resulting from exposure to Aspergillus spores.

Types of Aspergillosis

There are more than 180 identified species of Aspergillus, but fewer than 40 of them cause infection. Different forms of aspergillosis include:

• Allergic bronchopulmonary and allergic sinustis cause inflammation that triggers allergic reactions but no infection.

• Aspergilloma, or “fungus ball,” is a ball of Aspergillus mold that grows in the lungs and sinuses.

• Chronic pulmonary causes cavities in the lungs, and may occur in conjunction with aspergilloma.

• Invasive is an infectious form that usually affects the lungs, although it can spread to other parts of the body.

• Cutaneous develops when Aspergillus spores enter the body via the skin, such as through a cut or wound.

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My House is Making Me Sick – The MoldExterm Makeover

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Have You Been Experiencing Upper Respiratory Symptoms?

Have You Been Experiencing Upper Respiratory Symptoms?

Have you or your family been experiencing unexplained sneezing, coughing or other symptoms of upper respiratory illness? Maybe your doctor has suggested mold as the underlying cause.

If you suspect that your house is making you sick, don’t wait to investigate. Prompt and effective mold remediation may be the answer to your chronic health problems.

Does My House Have Mold?

The short answer is: yes, it does. Mold and mold spores exist nearly everywhere. Problems arise when mold levels rise beyond your body’s ability to tolerate them.

Begin by scheduling a professional inspection. Mold is notorious for growing in hidden places, so you need someone with an experienced eye who knows where to look.

The MoldExterm Makeover

Once the presence of mold has been confirmed, the next step is mold remediation. Unfortunately, the traditional process of removing affected materials is expensive, messy and inconvenient.

Our revolutionary MoldExterm process solves the disadvantages of regular mold remediation. The system is cost-effective, requires no replacement of building materials and generally takes only one day to complete.

• Affected areas are first treated with an EPA-registered, multi-purpose antimicrobial solution that cleans, disinfects and deodorizes.

• Next, our proprietary polymer sealer is applied to all surfaces for an effective barrier against the reappearance of mold, even when covered by a coat of paint.

• Finally, we install a professional-grade dehumidifier to reduce moisture levels, which discourages mold growth.

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Could Mold Have Caused the Death of Brittany Murphy?

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Could Mold Have Caused This Death?

Could Mold Have Caused This Death?

The sudden December 2009 death of Brittany Murphy, a vivacious, seemingly healthy 32-year-old actress, shocked and saddened Hollywood. When her 39-year-old husband Simon Monjack died the following May, the mystery deepened. A lawsuit filed by Murphy’s mother blamed toxic mold and lack of mold treatment as the likely culprit behind the deaths of her daughter and son-in-law.

In June 2003, Brittany and mother Sharon Murphy purchased the five-bedroom home of singer Britney Spears for $3.85 million. The two women lived there until they were joined by Monjack, who moved in after his 2007 marriage to Brittany. A 2006 lawsuit against the home’s builders alleged a number of construction defects, including the presence of toxic mold. Shortly before Monjack’s death, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement for $600,000.

Curiously, autopsy reports named pneumonia as a primary cause in the deaths of both Brittany and her husband. Pneumonia and other upper respiratory ailments are well-known reactions to the presence of toxic mold. In December 2011, Brittany’s mother filed a lawsuit against the law firm that provided representation in the earlier suit. Sharon Murphy claimed the attorneys failed to inform her that acceptance of the settlement voided the possibility of a wrongful death suit.

Ed Winter, assistant chief coroner of Los Angeles County, denied finding evidence of mold in either autopsy. While the second lawsuit was dropped in 2013, Sharon still believes that toxic mold was the probable cause of death.

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