Re: Correction needed by ACAAI on How to Clean Mold

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Good grief, I dont agree with most of this information. Toxic reactions can

absolutely be caused from inhalation of mold and mycotoxins. And..whatever you

do, do NOT clean mold with bleach!! D

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> -- Toxic reaction: Most toxic reactions to fungi occur as a result of eating

> mold-contaminated foods. A toxic reaction is unlikely to occur from inhalation

> of fungi since the amount of exposure generally is too low to cause health

> effects.

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> An individual should not panic at the first sight of mold growing in their

> home, " said Dr. Portnoy. " Small areas of visible mold growth should be cleaned

> with a dilute bleach/detergent solution, which kills viable colonies and

removes

> fungal allergens. Commercial products are available for this purpose, " said

Dr.

> Portnoy. ..................................................

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> Patient information on allergic diseases is available by calling the ACAAI

toll

> free number at (800) 842-7777 or visiting its Web site at

http://www.acaai.org.

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> The ACAAI is a professional medical organization comprising nearly 5,000

> qualified allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals. The

> College is dedicated to the clinical practice of allergy, asthma and

immunology

> through education and research to promote the highest quality of patient care.

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> Citation: Portnoy, JM, et al. Health effects of indoor fungi. Ann Allergy

Asthma

> Immunol 2005;94:313-320.

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> This study was supported in part by a grant from the Clorox Corporation.

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> American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

> 85 W. Algonquin Road, Suite 550

> Arlington Heights, IL 60005

> Web: http://www.acaai.org 

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>  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/21521.php

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> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

> Mayleen

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