Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Mold dangers WHDH-TV - Boston,MA Air Date: 05/16/2006 Reported by: Dr. Deanna Lites Producer: Dana Paravati Email this story to a friend http://www1.whdh.com/features/articles/healthcast/BO19617/ Video (Windows Media) The rain may be ending, but the clean up continues. One problem you want to avoid is mold in your home. 7Healthcast reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains. Mold is a part of our environment and generally doesn't pose a problem. But, in the right setting like a wet, moist environment, spores can reproduce quickly and mold can form within 24 to 48 hours. And for some people it's a health hazard. " People can be allergic to mold, it's one of the inhalants we test for when we test for allergies in the air, " Dr. Lynda Kabbash, Harvard Vanguard Allergist, said. She says the symptoms of mold allergies are similar to hay fever. " Stuffy nose, sneezing, sinus congestion, that's the most common manifestation, " Dr. Kabbash said. The most important way to avoid mold in your home is to remove all wet materials and thoroughly clean and dry out your home. Some experts recommend cleaning floors, counter tops and other non-porous materials with a solution of one or two cups bleach to a gallon of water. " But the mold will come back unless you've dried out the atmosphere, " warns Dr Kabbash. And when your clean up is complete, you'll still want to keep an eye out for any visible signs of mold or moldy odors. There are also professionals that you can hire to help clean up the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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