Question 1

can black mold cause cancer?

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yes possible: Aspergillus species ( moulds ) will produce produce aflatoxins  , usual source is crops like corn pea nuts by ingestion  ( eating )can cause  liver cancers

Question 2

ive lived here for 8years i never use my half bath but for some reason i went under the csbiet and saw a big black mold spot can we die from cancer

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Highly unlikely: Although having been exposed to molds can cause some people illnesses, there is no proof that your type of exposure is associated with cancer.  Nonetheless the damage needs be repaired.

Question 3

i've lived in my apt 8 years just found a black mold spot under sink we don't use are me and my baby going to die from it or cancer please help me?

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No, don't worry: The most common black mold symptoms and health effects are associated with a respiratory response. Chronic coughing and sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat, rashes, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. If the area is very small, wear a mask and clean with a chlorine spray.

Question 4

10 years exposure of toxic black mold.suffer from all kinds of symptoms. lately really bad breathing with chestpain, blue clubbing nails. lung cancer?

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Not necessarily: you need to be evaluated and followed up by pulmonologists and allergists, given the few information you provided, unfortunately we cannot be of much help on this platform except guiding you which way to go, good luck

Question 5

can household black mold cause gastroenteritis?

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Unlikely: Exposure to indoor mold is more likely to cause respiratory symptoms (coughing, wheezing, runny nose, sneezing, etc) in allergic individuals. Gastrointestinal symptoms are unlikely.

Question 6

does black mold ever cause schizophrenia in children?

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No: Not black mold, nor any other organisms, have been found to cause schizophrenia.

Question 7

is it possible that itp in a child be caused by black mold?

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Black mold & ITP: No one knows why itp occurs.  There is no study that suggests it is caused by black mold.

Question 8

my husband keeps getting pancreatitis for an unknown reason. could his frequent exposure to black mold be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: "Black mold" is blamed for everything and I suspect there's an allergy syndrome that's real, but you need to keep searching for a cause for his pancreatitis. A leaking ulcer near the pancreas elevating amylase is one fooler. Some cystic fibrosis alleles, type I/V hyperlipidemia, and of course mutant trypsinogen and a couple of others, are infamous causes of hard-to-diagnose pancreatitis. Good luck

Question 9

can black mold cause pneumonia and can it be confused with other type and not be cured because the proper medicine is not being used .help?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Exposure to a high level of mold may cause a pneumonitis or inflammatory condition of the lungs but this is very uncommon. Mold on your house may trigger allergies but it's unlikely to  pneumonia in the truest sense. As far as differing from other mods, you have to ask a mycologist!

Question 10

i moved into a apartmnt a few months ago and noticed they have build up black mold located in the shower can that cause chronic upper respitry inftcns?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Mold and fungus can cause chronic infections, but given that you can see it, then use a bleach solution to sterilize it.

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I've lived in my apt 8 years just found a black mold spot under sink we don't use are me and my baby going to die from it or cancer please help me?

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10 years exposure of toxic black mold.suffer from all kinds of symptoms. lately really bad breathing with chestpain, blue clubbing nails. lung cancer?

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Can household black mold cause gastroenteritis?

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Does black mold ever cause schizophrenia in children?

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My husband keeps getting pancreatitis for an unknown reason. could his frequent exposure to black mold be the reason?

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Can black mold cause pneumonia and can it be confused with other type and not be cured because the proper medicine is not being used .help?

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I moved into a apartmnt a few months ago and noticed they have build up black mold located in the shower can that cause chronic upper respitry inftcns?

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