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Although the various species of black mold fungi can cause severe respiratory distress and allergy symptoms in some people, there are no scientific studies that have made the link between them and cancer, although many people cite anecdotal evidence linking leukemia to the presence of mold in buildings. The science of airborne molds and fungi is just getting off the ground. yes it has given me cancer im dying at age 15
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∙ 14y agoChronic sinus infections and allergic symptoms can indicate constant exposure to black mold. Toxic mold poisoning not only irritates the mucous membranes but also causes damage to the nervous system. This might cause headaches; decreased attention span, concentration and mental acuity; and dizziness. Bleeding in the lungs is one of the more severe symptoms of black mold poisoning.
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∙ 8y agoAnswer: Mold itself probably not. However the toxins caused by the mold will make you very sick, but it would have to be pretty extreme to be able to kill you.
Also its presence can result in adverse health symptoms.
Allergic reactions to mold are the most common health effects of mold. Mold allergy symptoms and signs include :-
wheezing, rash, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes, coughing, redness of the eyes etc...
The best way to prevent mold in the home is the control of moisture.
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∙ 12y agoIf mold is growing on your body ... Well first of that is pretty unusual and second it take approximately 24 days and third off I would start engraving the letters on your tomb stone if i were you. GOOD LUCK! HOPE YOU DON'T DIE!! ::-O
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∙ 12y agoYes! It could kill you. Scientist discovered that Black Mold can really kill you!(minimum is 6 days...)
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∙ 12y agoBelow is a link for 1. causes of black mold poisoning, and 2. symptoms associated with black mold exposure.
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∙ 12y agoYes, black mold can cause lung problems and it can also result in lung damage and eventually death. Remember to keep your area clean and tidy and eliminate all potential health hazards.
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Can mold cause leukemia?
does black mold cause leukemia
Can black mold cause mrsa?
high blood presure
My son has mold allergies,will black mold make them worse?
Yes! If you have black mold in your home have it professionally taken care of immediately. Black mold is so TOXIC that in small infants and toddlers it has been known to cause death.
Can exposure to black mold cause down syndrome in someone's offspring?
No.
What do mold do?
Black molds are more dangerous. They can cause serious health problems for you. Skin is the primary concern after mold attack.
Are black mold and pleurisy related?
Pleurisy is a symptom that can be caused by many different fungus, molds, parasites, and viruses. Black mold can cause an infection that causes pleurisy.
Is black bread mold fungi or protists?
black fungi. Get it? Cause he's a black fun guy.
What are the common black mold symptoms?
Common black mold symptoms are sneezing, skin irritation, headache, coughing, watery eyes, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and chills. Black mold can result cause brain and lung damage as well as cancer.
What type of mold is the most serious?
Probably black mold (strachybotrys chartarum) is the most serious for humans. The spores from the mold, when breathed or touched, can cause upper respiratory symptoms in otherwise healthy people, and cause cause serious health problems with people who have sensitivity to mold or respiratory problems such as asthma.
What will black mold do to a pregnant woman?
Black mold can cause severe health problems in any person, in about every system of the body. In pregnant women, it can cause infertility and miscarriage, and a fetus that survives that may suffer developmental problems.
Can black mold cause shingles?
me and another person both got shingles when cleaning mold in a basement. doctors say no but there was obviously a connection.
Is black mold worst than penicilium mold?
Black mold is often used in reference to toxic mold and are known to cause health risk to humans and animals. But not all black molds are toxic and also they are not always black. Penicillium are very common indoors and even in clean environments. There can be traces of poison but the viability of spores is not being toxic.
