Category Archives: health
Mold in Colorado rental units
A resident of the Courtyards at Buckley is suffering health issues reportedly due to mold in his apartment. Apparently the apartment units did not respond to the complaint. Aurora’s Neighborhood Services Department oversees living standards in apartments across the city, … Continue reading
Experts Warn About Possibility of Mold Growth in Hay Bales
As snow from winter has started to melt, the experts are warning about the possibility of mold growth in stored hay bales. According to Montana State University forage specialist Emily Glunk, the excess moisture conditions produced due to melting, freezing, … Continue reading
Do You Have Mold in Your Apartment?
Mold is a health hazard and living in a mold-infested apartment can cause serious health issues including lung diseases, asthma, and allergies. Therefore, if you think your apartment is prone to mold-infestation, here a few tips that can help you … Continue reading
Nugents Rock Waco with Killer Black Mold Story
Fifteen years ago, Ted Nugent and his wife Shemane moved from Michigan to Waco because their 5000 square foot Michigan home was contaminated with black mold. Shemane was the American Heart Association’s keynote speaker at the Go Red for Women … Continue reading
Do you have mold?
You probably have mold if: You spell a moldy odor. You see mold. You have a water leak. You have had more rain that normal. You have had a flood in the past. You have condensation on your windows. You … Continue reading
California Board of Equalization Faces $50M Mold Claim
After they spent $28 million just dealing with the mold remediation, The California Board of Equalization (BOE) is facing a new claim filed by their employees, who say that the mold at the BOE headquarters has been causing them respiratory … Continue reading
Mold health Concerns
If you have been exposed to high levels of mold, you may wish to be tested by your doctor to see if you are hosting mold. If you have elevated mold levels in your home, you may also have it … Continue reading
Mold Infested House Poses Health Threat to Queens Neighbours
Some residents of Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York, have complained that a nearby mold infested house has become a health threat for them. According to them, the house sustained damages due to Superstorm Sandy and has since been left … Continue reading
2014’s Highest Mold Count Recorded in the Midwest
On May 28, the allergy count for the Midwest regions showed the highest mold count in the year 2014. According to Joseph Leija , who is an allergist and the creator of Gottlieb Allergy Count in Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, situated … Continue reading
Experts Recommend Berries with Mold Growth Should be Avoided
Have you ever seen white coloured mold grown on the blueberries you bring from supermarkets? According to health experts, this white mold is usually a species from trichoderma genus. This type of mold is not generally dangerous for human health … Continue reading
Toxic mold in UC Santa Cruz Housing
UCSC is going to court for failing to fix the mold problem in a family housing apartment, after a family member developed respiratory infections leading to four hospitalizations. The family believes the apartment’s toxic mold is responsible for the respiratory … Continue reading
Dangers of Mold
The dangers of mold are not the same for everyone. This is because those who are weak, have weakened immune systems, are infants or the elderly are more likely to be affected by mold. This is in addition to people … Continue reading
Mycotoxin Menace
Some forms of mold produce mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that are toxic to other organisms. These mycotoxins are products of the metabolism of various forms of mold. Examples include aspergillus, penicillium, cladosporiun and stachybotrys (with … Continue reading
Toxic Mold in Residential Buildings
Byebye Mold performs mold inspections but we do not do remediation. You might want to perform an inspection on a property prior to purchase or sale of realty, or for other legal purposes; or if you are living in an … Continue reading
Are Health Care Professionals Confirming Mold is a Health Risk?
There’s a group, MOLD TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, which is creating a certification platform for healthcare providers. Who knows, this may revolutionize the prosecution of landlords or sellers of faulty drywall or other responsible parties by finally defining direct lines … Continue reading
Mold can affect your health
CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Seasonal allergies are somewhat predictable and each year the media is quick to point out pollen count peaks. But how much do you know about your own personal allergen triggers? According to Chicago allergist … Continue reading
Mold Grows In You
The FID test (Fungal Identification profile) indicates invasive fungal infections. The test identifies colonies of fungus, mold, and yeast growing in the human body. About six percent of the population is atopic (allergy-predisposed) with a respiratory allergy to airborne fungi. … Continue reading
Exserohilum rostratum
Exserohilum rostratum may be a mold you’re not on a first name basis with, but its the black mold that’s been in the news the most lately. Exserohilum rostratum is the specific mold behind the fungal meningitis that has affected … Continue reading
Problems in Tracking Mold issues
The moldy smell or obvious mold growth in damp buildings can indicate some molds are known to be related to human pathogens. Science and the law are not in complete agreement due to lack of direct causal proofs (and the … Continue reading
Toxic Stew
Toxic Compounds in water damaged houses are a cause for concern, not only because mold can be a factor, but also because anything could be a factor. The toxic stew is an original combination of whatever contaminants happen to be … Continue reading
Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome or Farmers Lung
City dwellers may not be familiar with Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) but it is a fairly common illness affecting farmers ODTS is mild and short-lived. symptoms resemble the flu or other mild illnesses. Farmer’s Lung is an allergic inflammation … Continue reading
Mold Allergy Sufferers Can Get Help
Molds have been demonstrated to cause allergic responses in those who are susceptible, displaying symptoms such as wheezing, cough, itchy nose, sore throat, and sinus congestion, whether or not the mold is alive. Because dead spores cause as much irritation … Continue reading
Baking Soda vs Fungus
The latest scientific study we have uncovered regarding the Antifungal Activity of Sodium Bicarbonate Against Fungal Agents Causing Superficial Infections. comes from an abstract of Mycopathologia, a study which is not yet published. The study investigates antifungal activity of baking … Continue reading
Mold Affects Chicago air quality
Dangerous levels of mold have been tracked in Chicago. THe mold count of 60,000 surpasses toxic ceilings for the allergic. Doctors recommend using filtration to lesson the issues. Use common sense solutions like staying indoors, and not opening windows. Make … Continue reading
Midwest Mold Air Quality Alert Issued
The Midwest is under an air quality alert because of dangerous levels of mold. Top 3 Species: Cladosporium (Cladosporium) Ascospores: includes Leptosphaeria, Venturia, Ascobolus, Diatrypaceae, Pleospora, Xylaria, Chaetomium, Sporomiella, Claviceps, Ascomycete, et al. (Undifferentiated Ascospores) Smuts/Myxomycetes: includes Fuligo, grass smut, … Continue reading
Mold Allergy
Not all mold is lethal. Some molds are actually poisonous; but most are intrinsically harmless. Part of the problem with mold is that people have the capacity to develop responses to harmless mold. We develop allergies. We develop allergic sensitization … Continue reading
Mold Strikes Veterans Home Dementia Ward
The dementia wing of Vermont Veterans Home smelled moldy and was cleaned. When the smell returned, testing turned up c.cladosporioides fungus in the heating and cooling units. The insulation of the ac units will be replaced with fiberglass insulation after … Continue reading
Ten Common Mold Risks
The 10 most common health risks associated with toxic mold are: 1. pulmonary hemorrhage in infants 2. nose bleeds 3. Repressed immune system in the sick and elderly 4. hair loss (from itching and rash) 5. dermatitis due to skin … Continue reading
Allergies on the Rise with Mold
Did you know that your summer cold symptoms might be caused by mold? Fever and chills, cough and chest tightness,muscle aches are normally attributed to a respiratory illness; and that illness might be the result of a mold allergy. Exposure … Continue reading