Since the 1993-1994 unusual outbreak of pulmonary hemorrhage (lung breeding) in infants in Cleveland, Ohio, that was then thought to be due to exposure to Stachybotrys, the health effects associated with this mold have remained controversial. Frequently referred to as the Black Mold by the general public, Stachybotrys has probably caused more economic and psychological agony than ill-health. The mold has resulted in multimillion dollar remediations and litigations. Stachybotrys was first … [Read more...]
Black Mold Symptoms Explained
September 13, 2011 by
The phrase "black mold symptoms" is one of the most searched phrases regarding health effects of mold. The general public believes that black mold is dangerous. However, the term "black mold" does not refer to a specific type of mold. Similarly there are no symptoms specific to "black mold". A number of molds that grow indoors may appear black. Generally all molds regardless of their color are potentially a health hazard if allowed to grow indoors. Symptoms of Mold Exposure The term "black … [Read more...]
Exposure limits to black mold
September 23, 2008 by
Many times we're asked the exposure limits to black mold. Unlike other indoor pollutants, there are no exposure limits to mold. Exposure limits to mold would be difficult to set because human beings differ in their susceptibility to mold. Similarly, the molds themselves differ in their ability to cause health problems. Molds may affect human beings in three different ways: Allergenicity Infection Toxicity As concerns common indoor molds the most likely effect is allergenicity. Very … [Read more...]
