A 32-year-old member asked:
what should i do if i have a very serious black mold problem in my house how does it effect my health?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
I don't believe it: After twenty years of internet scare stories, the scientific community has not identified any syndrome affecting anyone in reasonably good health resulting from black mold. Most of us think the business is driven by tort lawyers and big-money mold removal companies. People with vague / psychosomatic complaints are urged to blame "black mold", and the real losers are the public.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Why is black mold dangerous to have in your household?
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Dr. Andrew Murphy answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Controversial topic: The data on "black mold" is very controversial. There is data that says it is a problem and data that says it is not. In general, the presence of mold suggests a water or moisture problem that needs to be addressed.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What can kill black mold?
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Dr. Johnnie Strickland Jr answered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Thieves Oils: Theives oil will kill all molds; but nothing will work well until the moisture problem is cleared up. This is a proprietary blend of essential oils of clove, rosemary, cinnamon, eucalyptus and lemon. Several studies have shown effectiveness in killing mold spores.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
What should I do about moldy file folders at work?
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Dr. Johnnie Strickland Jr answered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Wear a mask: Wear a particle mask to prevent inhaling the spores. Look for moisture in the location and get that eliminated; clean the files of a much of the mold as possible. When the moisture is resolved infusing thieves brand essential oil into the air (which may be uncomfortable to humans) will help to kill any remaining mold spores. If you can't get cooperation may need to look for a new job location.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Is black mold that is forming in our house safe?
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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
No: Mold should not be growing in your home. There are several molds that are black in color and all could potentially cause human illness either as an allergen or a respiratory irritant for others. If mold is seen on a wall this often is due to a water leak from a hidden pipe and might require removal of the sheetrock to determine the source.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Which type of health problems come from black mold?
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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Respiratory probs: Generaly mold causes respiratory problems, such as runny and congested nose and sometimes asthma. Some individuals also develop sinus disease. Not all black mold is stachybotris, the dangerous mold. Apply bleach to all mold you see and keep the area dry. Mold thrives on humidity, get an dehumidifier and turn it on all the time to dry up the area that grows mold.
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