Correction needed by ACAAI on How to Clean Mold

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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.

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. ..................................................

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.

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.

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

Immunol 2005;94:313-320.

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

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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