Toxic Mold Syndrome

Toxic mold syndrome describes illnesses stemming from exposure to spores and chemicals produced by certain types of molds. Also called “Sick Building Syndrome,” toxic mold syndrome can presage an array of mold-related diseases, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Some patients diagnosed with toxic mold syndrome have later died from complications or of related diseases.

The molds that cause toxic mold syndrome do so through the production of poisons called mycotoxins. The toxins are released into the air, meaning that even persons who are not in close proximity to the molds can suffer toxic mold syndrome. Because the molds frequently grow inside walls and ceilings, the spores often end up within a ventilation system, exposing entire buildings to toxic mold syndrome.

The initial symptoms are often confused with those of the flu or the common cold, but if exposure continues, toxic mold syndrome symptoms will often become much more serious, including potential memory loss and bleeding lungs. Anyone who suspects that they may have toxic mold syndrome should mention this fact to their physician, and should seriously consider having the building checked for mold.

Toxic mold syndrome often ends as soon as the exposure to mold is eliminated, but detection and removal can be costly. If your toxic mold syndrome is the result of mold exposure in your rental property or office space, then the property owner is often responsible for covering all costs associated with mold detection and removal. The medical costs for treating your toxic mold syndrome may also be covered.

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