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Mould,
Fungus, & Health Guide
Book
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-BEST-Yourself Mould
Prevention, Inspection, Testing & Remediation
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MOULD HEALTH GUIDE
OUTLINE
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
Symptoms
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 Mould
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 Mould
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
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References
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