Question 1

what will mold in my house do to me? what are the health effects of black mold in the house?  i have some black mold in my home, which i can't seem to eradicate completely with any level of cleaning.

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a problem: Black mold can be a problem if people in the house are allergic to it. Even for those not allergic, with sufficiently high exposure, allergic symptoms may develop. Some mold species are more likely to do this than others.

Question 2

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes black mold in your home?

Accepted Answer

Mold in the home: There are many types of mold and many of them are black. Mold spores are everywhere and a part of life on earth. Excess growth of mold in the home usual comes from an area of water penetration coupled with stagnation of that moisture (lack of appropriate ventilation or airflow). Fixing the problem requires removal of the water source/leakage and/or improving ventilation.

Question 3

i learned i've had exposure (weeks/months?) to black mold in my home. could this possibly account for an increase in hs-crp result i happened to have recently? 0.3 to 10.0 a recent cardiac workup showed no cardiac issues (fyi) ?

Accepted Answer

: Black mold will cause lung issues and not cardiac ones. A single exposure is rarely a cause of active lung / bronchus infection. It might be oneoff report so have it repeated

Question 4

what about the effects of toxic black mold spores, in a home, on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Black mold not toxic: Extensive scientific studies of black mold show that mold, black or other colors, is not toxic to humans. If you have a mold allegy, then the spores may cause allergic eye, nasal and chest symptoms. The moldy smell can also be irritating to the respiratory tract. Mold growth indicates excessive moisture at the site of growth. The mold should be properly removed and the water leak repaired.

Question 5

what are long term effects of exp. to black mold, formeldehyde, automotive fumes? we live in a bldg. and rv exp. us to these constantly. i have been sick with upper resp. illness since. we are moving to a new home but are there long term effects?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are hundreds of black molds but only one I know of  with toxic effects. You can be allergic to any such exposure but that is a  transient issue that ends when exposure ends. Formaldehyde/automotive fumes are also simple irritants. Your system may or may not be more sensitive than others. I would neither assume your sickness is related or exclude the possibility. Moving is a good idea

Question 6

what are the health problems and symptoms of living in a home with black mold? my aunt lives in a house with black mold growing on her garage ceiling. she's recently had unexplained weight gain, tremors in her hands and complains of bumps on her neck and

Accepted Answer

Black : Black mold can cause a variety of health issues, and it should be removed by a professional right away. The most common symptoms are breathing problems (cough, shortness of breath) muscle aches, allergy symptoms(i.e. Sneezing, hives), nausea, and rash. There have been some cases where mold can cause tremors. You aunt should be seen by her primary care provider who will likely perform diagnostic testing, and provide the necessary referals. Don't forget the house should be inspected, and the mold removed as soon as possible.

Question 7

how dangerous is black mold?

Accepted Answer

Black molds: There are reltively safe balck molds and some, such as stachybotrus, that can make you sick if exposed to high amounts of spores. There is a discussion of black molds in the patient education page of www.Drcordas.Com.

Question 8

exposed to black mold, am i okay?

Accepted Answer

Black mold: Depending on how much you inhaled it and if you have any lung diseases and or if you have any conditions that affect your immune system, it might cause lung related problems. However if you are healthy, you don't have any symptoms now, you would probably be fine. See a doctor and discuss about it if it still bothers you.

Question 9

i just ate black mold. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing more: Ingestion of mold, black or otherwise is of little significance.   Allergic reactions to mold are generally from the inhaled route leading to allergic rhinitis or asthma.

Question 10

can black mold make a child very sick?

Accepted Answer

Mold and health: Mold can cause adverse effects on any body's health. It can trigger asthma ort lung problems in people even if htey have no asthma. Get it cleaned asap.

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What will mold in my house do to me? what are the health effects of black mold in the house? i have some black mold in my home, which i can't seem to eradicate completely with any level of cleaning.

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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes black mold in your home?

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I learned i've had exposure (weeks/months?) to black mold in my home. could this possibly account for an increase in hs-crp result i happened to have recently? 0.3 to 10.0 a recent cardiac workup showed no cardiac issues (fyi) ?

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What about the effects of toxic black mold spores, in a home, on a baby?

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What are long term effects of exp. to black mold, formeldehyde, automotive fumes? we live in a bldg. and rv exp. us to these constantly. i have been sick with upper resp. illness since. we are moving to a new home but are there long term effects?

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What are the health problems and symptoms of living in a home with black mold? my aunt lives in a house with black mold growing on her garage ceiling. she's recently had unexplained weight gain, tremors in her hands and complains of bumps on her neck and

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How dangerous is black mold?

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