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How Can Black Mold Poisoning Be Diagnosed?
I recently found out that I have had black mold in my apt. for the last 2-3 yrs. I have asthma & copd & am 64 yrs old. I was in the hospital 2 wks ago but they didn t think it was from black mold. I still can t breath, have a terrible deep cough, muscle cramps & very swollen les & feet. I moved 3 weeks ago but am still have a lot of health problems. Is there a test to see if I have black mold poisioning ? Thank you.
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
Hi,
The presence of black moulds in the house acts as an allergen to instigate your symptoms. Though there are no standards laid for diagnosing it as a cause, the presence of mould and allergic symptoms are taken as a confirmative sign.
Getting rid of the mould out of the house. Prevention of recurring growth would improve your health (along with medical treatment.)
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The presence of black moulds in the house acts as an allergen to instigate your symptoms. Though there are no standards laid for diagnosing it as a cause, the presence of mould and allergic symptoms are taken as a confirmative sign.
Getting rid of the mould out of the house. Prevention of recurring growth would improve your health (along with medical treatment.)
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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