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Can moving into a new house cause you to be sick?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It depends: If the house has mold in it -- or is off-gassing toxic materials -- absolutely yes it can make you sick. Need to check for other gas leaks and such also. Take good care of yourself and your family!

Answered 12/10/2013

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