So regardless if mold toxins themselves are a “real” hazard or not, never think that mold isn’t a real problem – it most definitely is. Of course, mold is a significant property detriment and potentially a major source of liability for landlords, property managers, realtors, and property sellers. Pretty much any mold species in elevated amounts can be a respiratory hazard. However, these health effects have nothing to do with mycotoxins. We also know that wet, actively growing mold emits volatile organic compounds that can be very irritating to the respiratory system. Reikey healers and mold posoning skin#There is no debate that mold can cause a variety of respiratory problems (allergies, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis), occasionally skin issues (rashes), and very rarely, infections. The topic of mold toxins should not be confused with what medical science definitively accepts about mold health hazards. It may seem that I am splitting hairs and being a bit of a mold technical wonk, but in my world – especially in legal matters – it’s an important distinction. To be clear, when I am talking about mold toxins (also known as “mycotoxins”), I’m specifically addressing potential systemic toxicity from mold toxins entering the body. Some of these clients come armed with blood tests showing that they have “unacceptable” levels of mold toxins in their blood. On top of that, a recent client of mine insisted that her house was filled with “mold poisons” despite that her sample results were well within the normal range. Why is there to this day still a fuss about “toxic mold,” despite science indicating it’s not a real issue? Recently, I’ve had several calls asking me if I can test for mold toxins.
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