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Mould, Fungus, & Health Guide

The Mould Health Guide will help you, your doctor, and your lawyer cope with the health problems and illnesses caused by indoor exposure to mould infestation and contamination in your home, school, or workplace. Discover the mould medical studies that document the links between mould exposure and mould illnesses. Learn the health problems caused by the most dangerous mould species. The book's Table of Contents is included below on this page. This very helpful book is written by mould expert Phillip Fry [Certified Mould Inspector, Certified Mould Contractor, Certified Environmental Inspector, Certified Home Inspector, and formerly with the U.S. Public Health Services National Institutes of Health, and formerly a hospital and medical center administrator]. Two other mould books that may also be of interest to you are--

Mould Legal Guide  and Do-It-Yourself Mould Prevention, Inspection, Testing & Remediation

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Mould Health Guide
Table of Contents
 

Chapter 1. FACTS ABOUT MOULDS

* What are moulds?

            Forms and Appearance

            Habitat

            Dispersal

            Indoor Mould

            Outdoor Mould

            High Outdoor Humidity

                        Road Dust as Source of Airborne Allergens

            Mould and Moisture

            Impacts of Moulds at Home

 

* Mould Exposure

            Pathways of Exposure

            Exposure during Clean-up

            Mould Exposure Mechanisms

 

* Mould Cases and Litigations

            Mould Litigation

            Mould Cases

                        The IBM Case

                        The Ballard Case

                        Denver International Airport

                        Nicholson v. Metro Property Management, Inc.

            Mould Claims

            Mould Health Claims

            Mould Insurance

            Personal Injury and Property Damages

            Proactive Steps


* Mould-Related Illnesses and Disorders

            Risk Individuals

            Health Conditions

            Common Signs and Symptoms

            Hazardous Mould Species

                        Aspergillus and Aspergilliosis

                        Aspergilliosis

                        Stachybotrys chartarum

 

* Antifungal Agents

            Amphotericin B, nystatin

                        Precautions

                        Side Effects

            Fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole

                        Precautions

                        Side Effects

            Naftifine, terbinafine

                        Precautions

                        Side Effects

Flucytosine

            Precautions

Miscellaneous Antifungals
 

 

Chapter 2. MOST-COMMON MOULD-RELATED ILLNESSES

 

* Allergy

            Allergy Signs and Symptoms

            More Allergy Symptoms

            Allergy Causes

            Allergy Treatment and Management

            Allergy Desensitization (Immunotherapy)

Allergic Rhinitis

            Risk Factors

            Comorbidities of Allergic Rhinitis

            Causes

Rhinitis Allergens

            Cockroach allergen

            Moulds or Fungi

Signs and Symptoms

            Patterns of Symptom Production

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Diseases Confused with Allergic Rhinitis

            Nonallergic Rhinitis

            Polyps

            Vasomotor Rhinitis

            Infectious Rhinitis

            Occupational Rhinitis

            Foreign Body Rhinitis

            Hormonal Rhinitis

            Drug-induced Rhinitis

            Rhinitis Medicamentosa

            Food-Related Rhinitis

Other Rhinitis-like Conditions

Chronic Infectious Rhinosinusitis

Sinusitis

Treatment and Management of Allergic Rhinitis

                        Avoidance

                        Antihistamines

                        Intranasal Antihistamines

                        Decongestants

                        Cromolyn sodium

                        Intranasal corticosteroids

                        Oral corticosteroids

                        Saline (salt water) nose drops

                        Immunotherapy

                        Environmental Control

* Asthma

            Mould and Asthma

 

* Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)

            Differential Diagnosis

            HP Symptoms

                        Acute HP

                        Chronic HP

            Forms of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

            Immediate Hypersensitivity

            Generalized Mould Hypersensitivity State

HP Management and Treatment Medications

* Infections

Difference between Infection and Disease

Types of Infections

Diagnosing Infections

Infections or Mycoses

 

* Mould Infection Therapies

* Irritation

* Mycotoxins

            Superficial Mycoses

            Cutaneous Mycoses (Skin Infections)

            Subcutaneous Mycoses

            Systemic Mycoses

            Opportunistic Mycoses


* Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS)

            Fungal Sinusitis Symtpoms

            Types of Fungal Sinusitis

            Medical History and Diagnosis

            Allergic Mucin


Chapter 3. BACTERIA and FUNGI INDOOR and OUTDOOR

* Outdoor Bacteria and Fungi

* Indoor Bacteria and Fungi

* Bacteria and Fungi Common on Building Materials

* Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds

* Bacteria and Fungi Metabolites

* Toxic Effects of Bacteria and Fungi

            Carcinogenesis

            Dermal Toxicity

Immunotoxicity

Mucous Membrane Irritation and Inflammation

Neurotoxic Effects

Sensory Irritation

Respiratory Effects

            Lower Respiratory Tract Effects

            Upper Respiratory Tract Effects

Respiratory Infections

            Immune-Compromised Persons

Pulmonary Hemorrhage or Hemosiderosis

* Respiratory Tract Disorders

            Airflow Obstruction

            Alveolar macrophages

            Asthma

            Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

            Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP)

            Inhalation Fever

            Mucus Membrane Irritation Syndrome (MMI)

            Sinusitis

* Other Health Related Complaints and Disorders

Rheumatologic and Other Immune Diseases

* Fungal Diseases Treatment

Chapter 4. FUNGALBIONICS

 

* Medical Applications

* Food Processing Applications

* Fungal Metabolites

* Mycotoxins

 Chapter 5. MOULD CLEANUP AND INSPECTION

* Mould Cleanup

            Wet Vacuum

            Damp Wipe

            HEPA Vacuum

            Disposal of Damaged Materials

            Bleach

            Biocides

* Mould Inspection

* Efflorescence

* Hidden Mould

* What to Look Out for

* Where to Look

* With or Without Water Damage

* Effects of Cleaning and Ventilation

* Mould Control

 Chapter 6. MOULD MEASURING AND SAMPLING

* Sampling for Mold

            Types of Samples

                        Air Samples

                        Bulk Sample

                        Surface Sample

                        Non-Viable Sampling

                        Viable Mould Sampling

            When to Test

            Mould Sampling Areas

            Clearance Sampling

Diagnostic Aid

Pending/Anticipating Litigation

Assessing Microorganisms

Signs and Measurements of Dampness, Moisture or Mold

Chapter 7. MOULD PREVENTION and REMEDIATION

* Mould Prevention

* Mould Remediation

            Skin and Eye Protection

            Respiratory Protection

            Protective Clothing

            Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

            Remediation Equipment

            Relocating Occupants

            Finished Remediation/Clean Up?

* Tasks Involved In Remediation

    Take Emergency Actions to Stop Water Intrusion If Needed

    Identify the Vulnerable Populations

    Collect Histories of Building and Occupants

    Determine Extent and Location of Fungal Contamination

    Identify Moisture Dynamic

    Plan Remediation Activities

    Establish Appropriate Containment and Worker and
   Occupant Protection

    Eliminate or Limit Moisture Sources and Dry the Materials

    Decontaminate or Remove Damaged Materials as
    Appropriate

    Evaluate Whether the Space Has Been Successfully
   Remediated

    Reassemble the Space and Controlling Sources of Moisture
 and Nutrients

* References 

 

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     3. Get FREE mold advice, mold help, and/or answers to your mold questions, by emailing mold expert Phillip Fry at
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Do-It-Best-Yourself Mold Solutions

Phil can help you fix your own property’s mold problems at low-cost, more safely, and better-in- results than what is done by many mold inspectors and mold contractors.  How can Phil help you?
     1.
Read Phil’s five plain-English,
mold advice books to master mold inspection, testing, removal, remediation, and prevention for your house, condo, apartment, office,  or workplace.
     2. Buy do-it-yourself, affordable mold test kits, mold lab analysis, video inspection scope, mold cleaner, and mold killer, for the  successful toxic and household mold inspection, mold testing, mold species identification and quantification, mold cleaning, mold removal, and mold remediation to find mold, kill mold, clean mold, and remove mold from your residence or commercial building.
     3. Get FREE mold advice, mold help, and/or answers to your mold questions, by emailing mold expert Phillip Fry at
envirodangers@yahoo.com. You can also email pictures of your mold problems in jpeg file format as email attachments.