What are the long term effects of black mold exposure?

What are the long term effects of black mold exposure?

Discovering Black Mold Toxic mold exposure has also been linked to more serious, long-term effects like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trouble concentrating, and confusion.

How do you treat mold inhalation?

Options include:

1. avoiding the allergen whenever possible.
2. a nasal rinse, to flush mold spores out of the nose.
3. antihistamines, to stop a runny nose, sneezing, and itchiness.
4. decongestant nasal sprays, a short term remedy for congestion.
5. nasal corticosteroids, to reduce inflammation.
6. oral decongestants, to reduce congestion.

How can I test mycotoxins at home?

Mycotoxin testing detects the presence of harmful mycotoxin metabolites caused by mold or fungi in the body or home with a Urine or Environmental test. How can mycotoxins be detected? Mycotoxins can be detected with urine or home dust sample using one of our mycotoxin test kits.

How do I get rid of mycotoxins in my house?

Sodium Hypochlorite has been found to kill trichothecene and other mycotoxins. Extreme heat (fire at 500°F for half-hour) can destroy trichothecene mycotoxins. Ozone can kill most mycotoxins, but the level needed is not safe for humans. HEPA air filters need to be supplemented with activated carbon filters.

How do you know if you have mycotoxins?

Some “common” symptoms include:

1. Cognitive difficulties (e.g. brain fog, poor memory/concentration, anxiety)
2. Pain (especially abdominal pain, but can include muscle pain similar to fibromyalgia)
3. Unexplained weight gain or weight loss.
4. Numbness and tingling in extremities or other areas of the body.

How do you get mycotoxins out of your body?

Sweating via exercise or a sauna is another great way to reduce mycotoxin levels in the body. Although air filters in the home can drastically reduce the level of mycotoxins, they are not a permanent fix. I recommend the IQ Air GC MultiGas.

What is mycotoxin poisoning?

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of moulds (fungi). Moulds that can produce mycotoxins grow on numerous foodstuffs such as cereals, dried fruits, nuts and spices. Mycotoxins appear in the food chain as a result of mould infection of crops both before and after harvest.

What foods are high in mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins appear in almost all kinds of animal feed and products such as wheat bran, noug cake, pea hulls, maize grain, milk and meat, and also human food such as cereal, fruit and vegetables, spice, etc. [5]. Consuming these foods creates serious health risks in human and all animal species.

What does a positive mycotoxin test mean?

Mycotoxins are substances produced by molds that can cause disease in both humans and animals. Based on the results of these tests, the labs may recommend treatment at clinics specializing in “mold-related illness” for those who test positive. In February 2015, NIOSH reported on one of these cases.

How do you test for mycotoxins in food?

One quick and easy testing method is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This antibody-based test provides fully quantitative results not only for mycotoxins, but also for other risks, such as food allergens and drug residues. These tests are extremely easy to perform and provide results in only minutes.

Is there a blood test for mycotoxins?

The most accurate testing for mycotoxin exposure is by blood serum antibody testing for 12 different mycotoxins by far. Urine testing doesn’t test for as many mycotoxins nor is it precise, as urine is a body excretion, like sweat and stools.

How long do mycotoxins stay in air?

The EC3 Candles whose mechanism is to aerosolize the citrus extracts into the air as they burn, were found to decrease known concentrations of mycotoxins in the air at 500 and 1000 parts per billion by 90% in 3 hours burn time. Mycotoxins in the 250 parts per billion range were completely eliminated in 3 hours.