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Why Is Black Mold Dangerous
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How dangerous is black mold?
Black Mold Risks:
Stachybotrys chartarum species of mold is called black mold.
Some people are sensitive to molds.
Symptoms of black mold exposure:
• Chronic coughing and sneezing
• Irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat
• rashes
• Chronic fatigue
• Persistent headaches
In particularly severe cases of prolonged exposure, black mold health effects can be more dangerous.
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Black Mold (Definition)
Molds consist of airborn spores and spreading forms (hyphae) growing on surfaces. Several species are black including stachybotrys and aspergillus. Black mold ingestion has been associated with a toxic syndrome with brain and blood disorders. Most patients do not ingest black mold so the correlation with their ...Read more
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Why is black mold dangerous to have in your household?
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. ...Read more
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Why is mold exposure dangerous?
Allergy: Fears over "black mold" exposure have made lawyers rich but I do not know a single pathologist who believes there's a real, definable disease from this particular species. However, quite a few people are allergic to spores of molds and bacteria, and these can produce either "hay fever" type problems or a treacherous hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It's best to keep molds under control, but not panic ...Read more
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Is black (toxic) mold really as dangerous as they say?
Allergy consult: The toxic effects from "black mold"exposure are often exaggerated. A certain percentage of people exposed to it may develop asthma, hay fever, sinus infections etc. The best treatment is to move out of the place where the black mold has been found until the problem has been fixed. If problem continues, see an allergist. ...Read more
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What is black mold?
Stachybotrys: Stachybotrys is the mold most often referred to as "black mold." however, there are many other molds that are black in color. ...Read more
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I was exposed to very toxic, deadly black mold?
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. ...Read more
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Why is black widow venom so toxic to humans?
Alpha – latroxin: Black widow spider venom (alpha – latroxin) causes over-release of acetylcholine. ...Read more
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Is cockroach feces dangerous and why?
Yes: Cockroach feces carry proteins that can trigger asthma in some people. They also carry germs. ...Read more
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I've been exposed to black mold, how serious is this?
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. ...Read more
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Why do some people smoke datura stramonium turned black and has white mold on it, is it still good to smoke?
NO!!: Datura stramonium (jimson weed) contains belladonna alkaloids and is very poisonous - especially the seeds (which are what people like to use for hallucinogenic effect.) ingestion of jimson weed can cause acute anticholinergic poisoning and death. Effects include dilated pupils, dry mouth, dry skin, extreme thirst, dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, & coma. ...Read more
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Why is common sawdust dangerous for the lungs?
Particulate: particles in it could have mold, fungi & other components but by itself can cause allergic reactions in certain persons ...Read more
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Is it dangerous to swallow fake blood?
Depends: It would depend on what the fake blood is made from. ...Read more
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Is black mold that is forming in our house safe?
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. ...Read more
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Can you please explain black mold and is it found in a common cigarette?
Mold: Stachybotrys, commonly known as black mold, grows in damp areas. Not in cigarettes. The black tarring of lungs from cigarettes is not mold, it is dead tissue. ...Read more
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Is it true that dichlorvos is dangerous / poisonous?
Yes !!: Dichlorvos (2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate or DDVP) is a organophosphate insecticide which is very toxic. ...Read more
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How should we contain black mold that is growing in our house?
Find the source: Try and find the source first, and fix that problem first. There are also companies which will come and evaluate your home and help you take care of the problem. ...Read more
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In what way could black mold effect my epilepsy?
Unlikely: Mold could cause allergic type symptoms, of course. I suppose if allergic symptoms made it hard to sleep, then the sleep deprivation could increase seizures. The mold would only be an indirect cause, then. ...Read more
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Slime mold dangerous or poisonous?
No known risk: Slime molds differ from the molds that grow on and behind walls and carpets. No known risk to humans or animals from slime molds. Reliable sources 1) general: https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm 2) hurricane: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm ...Read more
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How dangerous is it to be bitten by a black widow spider"?
Black widow bite: Treatment for serious reactions to a black widow spider's bite will be beyond the scope of most medical offices and urgent care centers. Pain relief may require the use of narcotics and Antivenin (antitoxin to counteract the effects of the spider venom). ...Read more
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Is black fungus really dangerous? What does it do?
?: Never heard of "black fungus" have your foot looked at by a podiatrist, black coloration could be bad. ...Read more
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