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Mold allergies are present in a minority of the population that is genetically predisposed to mold, and usually this allergy is not life threatening. Black molds, or so called toxic molds, can ...
Molds isolated following flooding were different from mold previously reported for non-water damaged homes in the area. [19] Further research found that homes with greater than three feet of indoor flooding demonstrated significantly higher levels of mold than those with little or no flooding. [19]
True wheat allergies are very rare; it is estimated to effect 0.1%-2.2% of individuals depending on region. [60] The allergy does not commonly persist into adolescence. Gluten-free foods are safer for wheat allergic patients but they still may theoretically contain wheat's other allergenic proteins. [61]
During mold remediation in the U.S., the level of contamination dictates the protection level for remediation workers. [26] Contamination levels have been enumerated as I, II, III, and IV: [citation needed] Level I: Small, isolated areas (10 square feet (0.93 m 2) or less); remediation may be conducted by trained building staff;
Poor indoor environments attracted attention. The Swedish allergy study (SOU 1989:76) designated "sick building" as a cause of the allergy epidemic as was feared. In the 1990s, therefore, extensive research into "sick building" was carried out. Various physical and chemical factors in the buildings were examined on a broad front.
A type of allergy immunotherapy (AIT) called allergy shots has been around for more than 100 years, and are as close to a cure as possible, says Lighvani. The shots work by gradually exposing a ...
A pollen count is a measurement of the number of pollen grains in a given volume of air. Pollen counts, and forecasts of pollen conditions, are routinely produced and reported to the public because high aerial pollen concentration is associated with increased rates of allergic reaction for those with conditions such as hay fever and asthma.
After calling code enforcement about it, she said her landlord, The Millennia Companies, sent someone to spray a fresh coat of paint over the mold, proving to her they didn’t care about her health.