Black Mold

Black mold poisoning is a form of mycotoxicosis, which may occur if a person breathes in too many mycotoxins over an extended period. Mycotoxins are the toxins that some molds release. The symptoms of black mold poisoning can appear similar to those of an upper...

Mold Impact on Children

UNICEF: Clear the Air for Children   The sheer numbers of children affected (by indoor and outdoor pollution) are staggering. Based on satellite imagery, in the first analysis of its kind, this report shows that around the world today, 300 million children live in...

Cost of Mold Exposure

From a 2016 report on the economic costs of certain health issues caused by exposure to indoor dampness and mold in the U.S.   Valuing the Economic Costs of Allergic Rhinitis, Acute Bronchitis, and Asthma from Exposure to Indoor Dampness and Mold in the U.S.   This...

Building Dampness and Mold

In 2009, 9.9% of U.S. homes had water damage from exterior leakage, while 8.1% had water damage from interior leakage based on data from the American Housing Survey of the U.S. Census. However, the survey did not cover dampness or mold. There is otherwise no national...

Mold Prevalence in Student Housing

The impact of residential dampness or mold on respiratory health is well established but few studies have focused on university students. This study aims to: (a) describe the prevalence of exposure to residential dampness or mold in university students according to...

Air Cleaner Scams

Thousands of allergy sufferers have fallen for the great air cleaner scam. It’s hard to believe that an air cleaner would actually pollute the air, but some of the most popular models do just that. The EcoQuest air cleaner, for instance, is supported by...