Some species belonging to the fungal genera Aspergillus and Penicillium are known to be toxigenic or allergenic. Therefore, when lab results indicate an elevated level of Aspergillus/Penicillium spore counts in the air occupants may panic. It is important to know that although Aspergillus and Penicillium are very common indoors, not all spores reported by labs as Aspergillus/Penicillium belong to these toxigenic moulds. For more details see our newsletter at http://www.moldbacteria.com/newsletters/2006/junjul2006.html or check on past issues of our newsletter for this topic.
Do I Have Toxic Mold In My Home?
Often, people will ask the laboratory if it tests for toxic mold. The lab can test and identify any mold. If a mold is known to produce toxins (mycotoxins) the lab can provide this information. It is good to remember toxigenic molds (what the public refers to as toxic mold) do not produce the toxins all the time. Therefore, presence of a toxigenic mold in a house does not necessarily mean the occupants were exposed to mycotoxins. However, some of the toxic molds are also capable of causing mold allergy. Learn more on toxic mold in the article “Mycotoxins In Indoor Environment, Their Health Effects and the Moulds Producing Them”.
Do You Know Mold Allergy Symptoms?
It is the allergy season again. Do you know mold allergy symptoms may include the following:
- Coughing and wheezing and other lower respiratory symptoms,
- respiratory infections such as aspergillosis,
- allergic diseases such allergic asthma and bronchitis,
- non-inflammatory, unspecific symptoms including eye and skin irritation, fatigue, headache, nausea, and vomiting?
For more information regarding mold allergy, click Mold Allergy Symptoms.
Did You Know To Control Mold Growth, Moisture Should be Reduced?
It is good to know not all molds that occur in homes are hazardous. However, current Canadian mold guidelines advise building occupants to clean-up and/or remove visible mold growth. To control mold growth, moisture should be eliminated or reduced. To learn more click Mold In Your Home.
It Is Good To Remember Not Every Mold Is A Health Hazard
It is good to remember that not every mold is a health hazard. However, all molds are potentially hazardous. For more information on hazard classes of molds visit this page http://www.moldbacteria.com/learnmore/moldlist.html.
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