Re: editor replies, has anyone officially sent a letter in as...

[Guest guest]

That's good. Sounds like she would like some polite commentary setting the

record straight. I'll write one tonite. Has anybody else done this?

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Ya know, this is a GREAT idea- to put together a cooperative document of

what we all know to be true and written in the government's own words. I

already sent my letter, but think we should continue with a doc. What do you

guys

think?

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snk1955@... wrote:

> That's good. Sounds like she would like some polite commentary

> setting the

> record straight. I'll write one tonite. Has anybody else done this?

>

Perhaps as Jules pointed out, perhaps we could work together on a one

sheet, with hot points for other uses also. I think I have these right,

they are some of the heavy hitting facts from sources people will say

are experts.

-1. Institute of Medicine Aug 2004::

" One consequence of indoor dampness is new or enhanced growth of

fungi and other microbial agents...mold is usually accompanied by

bacterial growth "

" Bacteria and fungi can cause allergic responces, non-allergic, toxic

and inflammatory effects "

" Damp buildings cause upper respiratory tract symptoms wheezing, cough,

shortness of breath, asthma development, and lower respiratory illness

in otherwise healthy children

2. The ACGIH says that they don't recommend any safe levels. They say

that ultimate way to asses the success of a remediaiton, is by

monitoring the health of the person in a space .

3.

* " **Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health

Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors " University of

Connecticut Health Center, Division of **Occupational and Environmental

Medicine, Center for Indoor Environments and heath, under direction of

the E.P.A. Sept. 2004 *

1.*http://oehc <http://oehc/>**.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf

<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf>**

<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf>** *

" In the setting of indoor exposures good evidence exists for occurence

of disease in humans by... " infections, allergy, irritant and toxins.

4.*California Air Resources Board: (Assembly Bill 1173, Keeley, 2002)

" Indoor Air Pollution in California " Feb. 2005 Healthy Schools

Assessment Tools: EPA * Feb 2005 The California Air Resources Board:

" This report summarizes the best scientific information available on

indoor air pollution " Children's physiology and developing bodies make

them more susceptible

..Their immune systems are not fully developed, .growing organs are more

easily harmed & .poor indoor air quality affects development and lung

function.

5. American Academy of Pediatrics: " Until more is known about the

etiology of idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage, prudence dictates that

pediatricians try to ensure that infants under 1 year of age are not

exposed to chronically moldy, water-damaged environments. "

*6. A Summary of Findings on adverse effects of indoor environments on

students' health, academic performance and attendance. US Department of

Education.

**http://www.healthyschools.org/documents/USDeptofEducationStudy.pdf*

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[Guest guest]

,

Good start...

I was stopped by the first point as there seems to be a need for definition of

" Indoor Dampness " . Could we start with an introductory point defining that mold

grows and flourishes above 55% rh and temperatures greater than XX..

The term " dampness " often connotes moisture on the floor or leaking water and

such is not the only problem.

Just my first reaction. Sorry I can't offer a good reference.

Ken

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Re: [] editor replies, has anyone officially sent a

letter in as...

snk1955@...<mailto:snk1955@...> wrote:

> That's good. Sounds like she would like some polite commentary

> setting the

> record straight. I'll write one tonite. Has anybody else done this?

>

Perhaps as Jules pointed out, perhaps we could work together on a one

sheet, with hot points for other uses also. I think I have these right,

they are some of the heavy hitting facts from sources people will say

are experts.

-1. Institute of Medicine Aug 2004::

" One consequence of indoor dampness is new or enhanced growth of

fungi and other microbial agents...mold is usually accompanied by

bacterial growth "

" Bacteria and fungi can cause allergic responces, non-allergic, toxic

and inflammatory effects "

" Damp buildings cause upper respiratory tract symptoms wheezing, cough,

shortness of breath, asthma development, and lower respiratory illness

in otherwise healthy children

2. The ACGIH says that they don't recommend any safe levels. They say

that ultimate way to asses the success of a remediaiton, is by

monitoring the health of the person in a space .

3.

* " **Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health

Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors " University of

Connecticut Health Center, Division of **Occupational and Environmental

Medicine, Center for Indoor Environments and heath, under direction of

the E.P.A. Sept. 2004 *

1.*http://oehc<http://oehc/>

<http://oehc/<http://oehc/>>**.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf

<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD\

%20GUIDE.pdf>>**

<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD%20GUIDE.pdf<http://oehc.uchc.edu/clinser/MOLD\

%20GUIDE.pdf>>** *

" In the setting of indoor exposures good evidence exists for occurence

of disease in humans by... " infections, allergy, irritant and toxins.

4.*California Air Resources Board: (Assembly Bill 1173, Keeley, 2002)

" Indoor Air Pollution in California " Feb. 2005 Healthy Schools

Assessment Tools: EPA * Feb 2005 The California Air Resources Board:

" This report summarizes the best scientific information available on

indoor air pollution " Children's physiology and developing bodies make

them more susceptible

.Their immune systems are not fully developed, .growing organs are more

easily harmed & .poor indoor air quality affects development and lung

function.

5. American Academy of Pediatrics: " Until more is known about the

etiology of idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage, prudence dictates that

pediatricians try to ensure that infants under 1 year of age are not

exposed to chronically moldy, water-damaged environments. "

*6. A Summary of Findings on adverse effects of indoor environments on

students' health, academic performance and attendance. US Department of

Education.

**http://www.healthyschools.org/documents/USDeptofEducationStudy.pdf*<http://www\

..healthyschools.org/documents/USDeptofEducationStudy.pdf*>

* *

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kengib . wrote:

> , Good start...

>

> I was stopped by the first point as there seems to be a need for

> definition of " Indoor Dampness " . Could we start with an introductory

> point defining that mold grows and flourishes above 55% rh and

> temperatures greater than XX..

>

> The term " dampness " often connotes moisture on the floor or leaking

> water and such is not the only problem.

>

You cant add words when you are quoting...they say, indoor dampness

which makes mold just one subset

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