How Mold Affects Asthma in Children

Asthma is the result of having a hypersensitive immune system, which is mostly present in children since their immune systems are still developing. In this case, the system becomes unusually responsive, meaning it reacts even to often harmless stimuli. This causes the inflammation of the airways which causes asthma. One that can trigger an asthma attack is the inhaling of mold spores. 

Monday 12 December, 2011 6:41 am / Comments Off Read More

Hazards of Toxic, Black Mold Shedding Light on the Dauphin County Case

The Shriner v/s Shauffhauser Dauphin County case regarding the mold infestation leaves quite a few questions to ponder. The Shriners, who lived in the Shauffhauser house by paying a small rent, found toxic mold growing in the basement eight years ago, in 2002.

Soon after uncovering the mold, Robin and Michael Shriner started showing many of the toxic mold infection symptoms.Michael soon suffered brain damage after a progressive display of symptoms such as shortness of breath, nagging cough and fatigue.

Monday 19 April, 2010 2:51 am / Comments Off Read More