Question 1

what will happen if i drank slimy mold?

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Mold: Depends totally on what type of mold.  Some molds are harmless, some molds are toxic to various degrees.  If you got sick you should see your physician right away.

Question 2

i was wondering are molded orthotics good?

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See below: If by molded you mean custom orthotics made from a mold of your foot, then the answer is yes.

Question 3

what are the causes of eating doughnut with mold?

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Poor eyesight?: Someone might eat a doughnut with mold, if s/he cannot see it has mold on it.  The person might also have poor judgment about what's safe or desirable to consume.  Some -- such as elderly people with dementia -- might not realize food has been in their refrigerators or cupboards too long.  They need help from others to keep edible foods available and accessible.

Question 4

how dangerous is black mold?

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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 5

what is a cough from mold like?

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Cough: There is no specific cough type from exposure to mold. Patients can have coughs of varying degrees of intensity, and duration, if they are exposed to mold. Mold exposure can also worsen symptoms in people with asthma or other respiratory problems. A physical exam from a doctor would be needed to help determine reason for cough.

Question 6

exposed to black mold, am i okay?

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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 7

how do you kill mold on the walls?

Accepted Answer

Bleach: A solution of half bleach and half water will usually do it.

Question 8

can household mold cause pleurisy?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy: Probably not but you must help your family clean up the mold.

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 eating or drinking mold hurt you?

Accepted Answer

Why???: Mold usually grows on food or drinks that are spoiled so why would you eat them.....

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