True to form, stakeholder industries have their fingers in and are still trying to limit financial liability in the courtroom by downplaying some of the serious illnesses caused by molds and their toxins -This, even in the face of a natural disaster. Shame, shame, shame.
It’s bad enough to try to stop financial liability in courtroom by stifling medical understanding of serious, long term mold/toxin induced illnesses. But to put the “burden of proof” on the children of New Orleans is a massively socially unconscionable manuever.
Here is what the Website of the CDC has to say about evidence of serious illnesses brought on by exposure to toxins produced by some molds.
From the Website of the Center for Disease Control:
Mold Toxins (Mycotoxins)
Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. Some mycotoxins cling
to the surface of mold spores; others may be found within spores. More than
200 mycotoxins have been identified from common molds, and many more remain to
be identified. Some of the molds that are known to produce mycotoxins are
commonly found in moisture-damaged buildings. Exposure pathways for mycotoxins
can include inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Although some mycotoxins
are well known to affect humans and have been shown to be responsible for
human health effects, for many mycotoxins, little information is available.
Aflatoxin B1 is perhaps the most well known and studied mycotoxin. It can be
produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus and is
one of the most potent carcinogens known. Ingestion of aflatoxin B1 can cause
liver cancer. There is also some evidence that inhalation of aflatoxin B1
can cause lung cancer. Aflatoxin B1 has been found on contaminated grains,
peanuts, and other human and animal foodstuffs. However, Aspergillus flavus and
Aspergillus parasiticus are not commonly found on building materials or in
indoor environments.
Much of the information on the human health effects of inhalation exposure
to mycotoxins comes from studies done in the workplace and some case studies
or case reports.* Many symptoms and human health effects attributed to
inhalation of mycotoxins have been reported including: mucous membrane irritation,
skin rash, nausea, immune system suppression, acute or chronic liver damage,
acute or chronic central nervous system damage, endocrine effects, and cancer.
More studies are needed to get a clear picture of the health effects related
to most mycotoxins. However, it is clearly prudent to avoid exposure to molds and
mycotoxins.
The problem is there are not many doctors that know how to treat this horrible illness. I have suffered for 7 years and now have a chemical asthma where just everyday cosmetics cause severe asthma. People need to listen to these warnings. Our government is not protecting the thousands and thousands that are suffering. Linda
No scientific study has shown a provable link between mold and serious ill-health effects, except with the very young, very old and immune system impaired individuals.
Curt is obviously mistaken in his comments. The insurance companies continue to get away with murder regarding mold – and frankly speaking – under our present moron President – this will continue for a couple more years.
Do not live with mold – it WILL get you sick – bet on it.
First of all I am currently launching a new product for the detection of Serpula lacrymans or commonly called dry rot plus a secondry device for wetness/high humidity within walls. We already have a humidity testing strip.
I have been following the mold problem within the USA and I feel sure that we could bring out a very inexpensive device that would detect mold in the early stages of its development, however what is the most prevelant mold you see and what is its latin name.
Mold grows in dark areas and is often caused by dampness/high humidity by seeing the problem before it breaks out remedial work can be undertaken up until now the only solution is to rip out walls to find if you have a problem.
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True to form, stakeholder industries have their fingers in and are still trying to limit financial liability in the courtroom by downplaying some of the serious illnesses caused by molds and their toxins -This, even in the face of a natural disaster. Shame, shame, shame.
It’s bad enough to try to stop financial liability in courtroom by stifling medical understanding of serious, long term mold/toxin induced illnesses. But to put the “burden of proof” on the children of New Orleans is a massively socially unconscionable manuever.
Here is what the Website of the CDC has to say about evidence of serious illnesses brought on by exposure to toxins produced by some molds.
From the Website of the Center for Disease Control:
Mold Toxins (Mycotoxins)
Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. Some mycotoxins cling
to the surface of mold spores; others may be found within spores. More than
200 mycotoxins have been identified from common molds, and many more remain to
be identified. Some of the molds that are known to produce mycotoxins are
commonly found in moisture-damaged buildings. Exposure pathways for mycotoxins
can include inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Although some mycotoxins
are well known to affect humans and have been shown to be responsible for
human health effects, for many mycotoxins, little information is available.
Aflatoxin B1 is perhaps the most well known and studied mycotoxin. It can be
produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus and is
one of the most potent carcinogens known. Ingestion of aflatoxin B1 can cause
liver cancer. There is also some evidence that inhalation of aflatoxin B1
can cause lung cancer. Aflatoxin B1 has been found on contaminated grains,
peanuts, and other human and animal foodstuffs. However, Aspergillus flavus and
Aspergillus parasiticus are not commonly found on building materials or in
indoor environments.
Much of the information on the human health effects of inhalation exposure
to mycotoxins comes from studies done in the workplace and some case studies
or case reports.* Many symptoms and human health effects attributed to
inhalation of mycotoxins have been reported including: mucous membrane irritation,
skin rash, nausea, immune system suppression, acute or chronic liver damage,
acute or chronic central nervous system damage, endocrine effects, and cancer.
More studies are needed to get a clear picture of the health effects related
to most mycotoxins. However, it is clearly prudent to avoid exposure to molds and
mycotoxins.
The problem is there are not many doctors that know how to treat this horrible illness. I have suffered for 7 years and now have a chemical asthma where just everyday cosmetics cause severe asthma. People need to listen to these warnings. Our government is not protecting the thousands and thousands that are suffering. Linda
No scientific study has shown a provable link between mold and serious ill-health effects, except with the very young, very old and immune system impaired individuals.
Repeat, NO SCIENTIFIC study.
Curt is obviously mistaken in his comments. The insurance companies continue to get away with murder regarding mold – and frankly speaking – under our present moron President – this will continue for a couple more years.
Do not live with mold – it WILL get you sick – bet on it.
First of all I am currently launching a new product for the detection of Serpula lacrymans or commonly called dry rot plus a secondry device for wetness/high humidity within walls. We already have a humidity testing strip.
I have been following the mold problem within the USA and I feel sure that we could bring out a very inexpensive device that would detect mold in the early stages of its development, however what is the most prevelant mold you see and what is its latin name.
Mold grows in dark areas and is often caused by dampness/high humidity by seeing the problem before it breaks out remedial work can be undertaken up until now the only solution is to rip out walls to find if you have a problem.
i am so sorry