Health Problems Linked to Mold

We have been told all our lives that mold is bad. If we find mold in our homes, we need to have it removed as soon as possible. But does everyone know why mold is bad for us? This article from MedicineNet.com helps to explain the help problems related to mold. Molds produce irritating substances, [...]

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Mycotoxins: The secret cause of mold health problems

If you’ve researched molds and the health problems you’ve caused, you may have encountered the term “mycotoxin” and wondered what a mycotoxin is. You can find a lengthy explanation here, but we wanted to summarize it for you.

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How quickly does mold cause health problems?

During the past couple weeks, we’ve blogged about how quickly mold can spread. Another common question is how long people have until mold exposure makes them sick. Unfortunately, there’s no one set answer or range of answers for this. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published this guide on the health effects of mold that can shed some light on the topic. This guide is meant for doctors, so we’ll pull out few useful points.

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