Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Begin forwarded message: > From: " APRHB-Public Inquiries " <aprhb@...> > Date: September 24, 2004 9:50:33 AM EDT > <jbnewportlimo@...> > Subject: FW: Mold in our homes > > Thank you for your inquiry. > We are glad to hear your health problems are improving. > You note that the Lahey Clinic told you there is no such thing as > " toxic > mold. " Technically, this is correct. The term " toxic mold " is not > accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce > toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, > or > poisonous. This may have been what they were expressing. > People with allergies and asthma may be more sensitive to molds, and > will generally experience symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye > irritation, or wheezing. People with immune suppression or underlying > lung disease are more susceptible to fungal infections. > In terms of policy change, CDC is a public health research and > education > agency, not a policy or enforcement agency. CDC does not have > authority > to set laws, regulations, or policy regarding mold. That role is > largely filled by local and state health and housing authorities, and, > to a lesser extent, federal authorities. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Merkin, Carol A. On Behalf Of ATSDR Information Center > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 4:13 PM > Damon, > Subject: FW: Mold in our homes > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JB [mailto:jbnewportlimo@...] > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:41 AM > ATSDR Information Center > Subject: Mold in our homes > > I was a victim of toxic mold in my condo for the last two years, and > it severely affected my already compromised immune system from > Hepatitis C. I can't tell you how much that I suffered with infection > after infection in all areas of my body, cough, bloody noses, numbness > and my hands, rashes, sores, etc. My own internist thought that the > mold was a serious issue for me, and that I should move, as it wasn't > worth risking my health. I went to the Lahey Clinic and they told me > that they had concluded there was no such thing as toxic mold, that it > was only an allergan. This kind of ignorance doesn't help the victims > at all. I was able to remediate the mold, rebuild the house, and > finally sold it. My health continues to improve and I no longer have > all those infections and numbness. > > Please help institute a policy to help mold victims like me. Thank > you. > > Judith Berry > Sarasota, FL (formerly of RI) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Begin forwarded message: > From: " APRHB-Public Inquiries " <aprhb@...> > Date: September 24, 2004 9:50:33 AM EDT > <jbnewportlimo@...> > Subject: FW: Mold in our homes > > Thank you for your inquiry. > We are glad to hear your health problems are improving. > You note that the Lahey Clinic told you there is no such thing as > " toxic > mold. " Technically, this is correct. The term " toxic mold " is not > accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce > toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, > or > poisonous. This may have been what they were expressing. > People with allergies and asthma may be more sensitive to molds, and > will generally experience symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye > irritation, or wheezing. People with immune suppression or underlying > lung disease are more susceptible to fungal infections. > In terms of policy change, CDC is a public health research and > education > agency, not a policy or enforcement agency. CDC does not have > authority > to set laws, regulations, or policy regarding mold. That role is > largely filled by local and state health and housing authorities, and, > to a lesser extent, federal authorities. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Merkin, Carol A. On Behalf Of ATSDR Information Center > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 4:13 PM > Damon, > Subject: FW: Mold in our homes > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JB [mailto:jbnewportlimo@...] > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:41 AM > ATSDR Information Center > Subject: Mold in our homes > > I was a victim of toxic mold in my condo for the last two years, and > it severely affected my already compromised immune system from > Hepatitis C. I can't tell you how much that I suffered with infection > after infection in all areas of my body, cough, bloody noses, numbness > and my hands, rashes, sores, etc. My own internist thought that the > mold was a serious issue for me, and that I should move, as it wasn't > worth risking my health. I went to the Lahey Clinic and they told me > that they had concluded there was no such thing as toxic mold, that it > was only an allergan. This kind of ignorance doesn't help the victims > at all. I was able to remediate the mold, rebuild the house, and > finally sold it. My health continues to improve and I no longer have > all those infections and numbness. > > Please help institute a policy to help mold victims like me. Thank > you. > > Judith Berry > Sarasota, FL (formerly of RI) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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