Medical problems caused by toxic mold range from respiratory ailments - stuffy nose, itchy throat, wheezing, shortness of breath - to more usual complaints of ear infection, asthma, and bronchitis.

Many of the medical conditions are difficult to link directly with mold exposure because they manifest themselves as chronic problems Some people react more quickly to contaminants than others do, especially infants or people predisposed to chemical sensitivity.

There is a branch of medicine called Clinical Ecology that studies people who are acutely sensitive to environmental toxins such as mold. Clinical Ecology views people with allergies as being poisoned, and acceptance in the scientific community is growing. These doctors speculate that hypersensitivity arises from toxins poisonous to everyone - but most people never know it, because either they have a reduced sensitivity or insufficient exposure.

There have been numerous cases in recent years of dozens of people in buildings around the country becoming ill from unknown or poorly understood airborne toxins.

Exposure to sick building syndrome has been linked to health problems including:

Asthma
The toxins in certain molds have been know to trigger asthma attacks in certain people sensitive the mold. Or the toxins act as irritants can exacerbate asthma in otherwise non-sensitive people.

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis has been linked to both short and long-term exposure to molds.

Pulmonary hemosiderosis
Is a lung disorder that occurs in infant and children that causes bleeding in the lungs.

Opportunistic Infections from Suppressed immune Systems

Mold have been documented to weakened peoples immune systems leading to a variety of infections and problems.

Additionally there are several infections of the lungs from inhaled mold spores, the mold actually starts in their lungs.

Symptoms of possible sick building syndrome: shortness of breath and/or exhaustion after minor exercises such as walking, a burning and watering of the eyes and nose, hoarse and sore throat and chronic cough, frequent headaches, chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, unexplained Nausea, heart Palpitations, sensitivity to odors, and nosebleeds.

If you believe you have sick building syndrome or have health problems related to mold toxins you should see a doctor who handles these types of concerns. If your medical condition is serious and directly related to mold that is the result of negligent maintenance or repair you may need to seek legal guidance.

 

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