Toxic Mold

Be very careful, if you are exposed to Toxic Mold, it can cause you serious health conditions. While not all types of mold are dangerous when humans are exposed, toxic mold can be fatal if babies are exposed to it. Many people do not realize they are being exposed to toxic mold because symptoms of toxic mold exposure may appear like a common cold or allergies.

Individuals with an especially decreased immune system if exposed to toxic mold can suffer heightened health complications.

Toxic mold develops in overly damp conditions. Certain areas are more likely to have toxic mold, including areas of high rain and high humidity that fosters the growth of toxic mold. Prolonged toxic mold exposure can be extremely detrimental depending on the concentration of toxic mold present.

Mold that grow in homes or buildings with water damage have been associated with serious health problems. There are as many as l00 common mold varieties that can grow indoors and cause problems. One of the most common types is the black mold known as stachybotrys atra. Stachybotrys produce airborne mycotoxins which can lead to a range of side effects including: breathing problems such as asthma attacks, allergies dizziness, flu-like symptoms, allergies, skin rashes, and fatigue. In a study conducted by Harvard University that surveyed 10,000 residential homes, mold was found to produce a 50 to 100% increase in respiratory problems. A study done by the Mayo Clinic concluded as many as 37 million sufferers of chronic sinus infections may be able to attribute it to mold.

After a leak, water damage or plain poor construction that allows dampness in the interior of a home or business structure, the mold grows rapidly. In many cases the structure lacks adequate ventilation leading to moisture buildup and mold breeding areas. The mold spreads on wood, tiles, drywall, paper and carpet, it is often out of sight growing behind walls or under floors. In many cases the problems have forced homeowners to leave or even condemnation of the home itself. The following conditions could indicate that there is mold in your home or building.

Toxic mold contamination that results in severe health problems, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits against building owners, companies as well as against insurance companies who try and dismiss these claims as frivolous. If you, family members, residents or occupants who experience health problems including serious asthma attacks, hypersensitivity pneumonitis (a disease similar to bacterial pneumonia), irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs and infections, you may have legal claims against one or more parties.

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