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Can Mold Make A Person Sick?
Posted by: Kenny Tan
May 08, 2010
Mold or mildew remains a highly controversial subject in real estate. It has been the subject of litigation in courts for many years.Laws had been passed in California to require mold-related disclosures in residential real estate purchases. Regulatory agencies had investigated the adverse health effects of exposure to mold in indoor environment. The controversy continued...
Does mold make a person sick? The answer varies depending on whom you ask. In 2002, the American College Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) issued its position statement on this issue. Many physicians and health care professionals are members of ACOEM. According to ACOEM, it may depend on the individuals; not every person can get sick from exposure to mold at any dosage. However, there appears to be a consensus that people whose immune system has been compromised are more susceptible. In 2004, at the request of the Center For Disease Control (CDC) , the Instituteof Medicine (IOM) published a report on mold exposure in indoor damp environment. The report includes reviews of many epidemiological studies conducted worldwide on mold-related illnesses. According to this report, mold can cause upper respiratory illnesses in even otherwise healthy people. Children are more susceptible to these illnesses.
