
Black mold poisoning?
Ok I have black mold in my house that rents i. My land lord has done nothing about it and now my family seems suffering some of the effects of black mold poisoning. What I can do and how do i get my landlord to either let me out of my lease (2 years) or fix this problem as soon as possible? The symptoms of black mold poisoning: Common symptoms of black mold poisoning are: discomfort breathing Cough Headache red eyes and skin rashes develop hives Memory loss Nausea In some cases, people experience bleeding in the lungs Lethargy Dizziness Lack of concentration caused problems due to irritation of the mucous membranes of asthma allergic reactions (like itching of the nose, runny nose, etc.) of the airways and / or nervous system, etc irregularity in digestion damaged blood pressure and respiratory system infections urinary tract problems, pain in urination, etc in the liver and other internal organs of high level or prolonged exposure to mold can lead to infertility the patient
Before taking any action, I would contact your local housing department to find out the laws of its jurisdiction over to rental properties. I further understand that there are thousands of species of fungi (mold). Black mold poisoning to which you refer is Stachybotrys, which can produce mycotoxins that have the potential to become the air. However, not all black mold is "THE" black mold. The only way to link this particular mold growth your symptoms to consult a mold inspector showing the discoloration and submit it to a laboratory for analysis along with air samples to determine if you mold is affecting the conditions of high house indoor air environment. If you or another household member is experiencing any of the symptoms that the list, I recommend you consult your doctor immediately. These symptoms may be attributed to exposure to mold not only, but many different issues related health, some of which can be very serious. Meanwhile, no matter what type of mold is present, must be eliminated. More importantly, the underlying cause the mold must be corrected (ie, leaks, inadequate ventilation, excess humidity, etc.) to prevent a future event.
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