A person with asthma who is sensitive to molds could have an asthma attack triggered by either indoor or outdoor exposures. With respect to allergy, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) states, "While indoor molds are well-recognized allergens, outdoor molds are more generally important." A physician should be consulted if mold exposure may be a concern.

Health effects associated with airborne mold exposure are allergic reactions, eye and respiratory irritation, infection and toxicity. About 10% of the population is allergic to one or more types of mold. Many of these people will be affected by outdoor as well as indoor exposures to mold. Respiratory mold infection (growth in the lungs) can occur, but is rare. See similar questions...

Over 34.8 million Americans have symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis), but scientists don't really know what causes it. Many experts think that eczema occurs when you have an inherited tendency for the disease, and the disease is "triggered." Triggers can vary widely, and some examples are stress, or sensitivity and exposure to some soaps, fabrics or foods. See similar questions...

There are hundreds of thousands of types of molds. All are fungi, which means they are many-celled organisms that reproduce by sending tiny seeds called spores into the air. Molds need four things to grow: food, air, the right temperature and water. Although fungi grow naturally "outdoors", molds are very common in buildings and homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is sufficient moisture. See similar questions...

Under normal circumstances, most mold types and levels are not harmful to healthy individuals. However, when molds grow indoors, their numbers increase to levels that can become harmful. Long-term exposure to mold or developed sensitivity to certain types of mold may cause or worsen conditions such as asthma, hay fever, or other allergies. The most common symptoms of mold exposure are cough, chest or sinus congestion, runny nose, eye irritations, and aggravation of asthma. See similar questions...

The fire retardant process used in making The Insulator also acts as an excellent pest and mildew inhibitor. See similar questions...

Any person who already has allergies to mold is very susceptible to having more allergenic reactions. This is also true of any person with a compromised immune system, or a person recuperating from major surgery such as open heart surgery, an elderly person, a pregnant woman, infants, toddlers, etc. Also any person that already suffers from asthma or has other respiratory conditions should take extra precautions in this area. See similar questions...

The biggest concern for people with osteoporosis is the risk of bone fractures. Once a fracture occurs, a person’s independence, quality of life and even survival can be greatly reduced. Fractures of the spinal vertebrae, called compression fractures, lead to a progressive change in the shape of the spine and back. Vertebrae may crush suddenly without warning. A person may lose height or develop a pronounced curvature of the spine, known as a "dowager’s hump". See similar questions...

According to the EPA, everyone who ingests lead is susceptible to its effects because it accumulates in the body. At sufficient levels, lead can impair the reproductive and central nervous systems and may interfere with behavioral and emotional development. In adults, lead can increase blood pressure and interfere with hearing. At high levels of exposure, lead can cause anemia, kidney damage and mental retardation. Because of their size, children are at even greater risk than adults. See similar questions...

Sensitive individuals should avoid areas that are likely to have mold, such as compost piles, cut grass, and wooded areas. Inside homes, mold growth can be slowed by keeping humidity levels between 40% and 60%, and ventilating showers and cooking areas. If there is mold growth in your home, you should clean up the mold and fix the water problem. See similar questions...

A fungus problem usually starts with an injury or harsh chemicals under the nail plate at the free edge, creating a pocket in which the fungus can develop. It grows through the nail, turning black/green when reaching the top. Filing will not kill it, This type of problem must be looked at by a doctor. Yeast is perhaps the most common. The free edge pulls away from the plate, and if not checked can continue to the matrix area. Mold can happen anywhere moisture collects. See similar questions...

Anything can mold as long as there is moisture or a food source. Carpet, including those made of natural fibers such as wool, that is kept clean and dry shouldn’t have a mold problem. See similar questions...

The effects will vary from one person to another, depending on the exact nature of the brain injury and its severity. They can include physical effects (eg on movement, vision, touch or taste), cognitive effects (eg on thinking processes such as memory and concentration) and effects on behaviour (eg self-control, motivation etc). See similar questions...

When you drink alcohol, it travels directly from your digestive system into your blood. It affects your entire body ? including your brain ? within minutes. How quickly you feel the effects of alcohol depend on the type of alcohol you drink, how much you drink and how quickly you drink. Your brain gets the highest concentration of alcohol because it gets more blood than any other part of your body. Intoxication and drunkenness actually start in the brain. See similar questions...

Poor countries that have huge debts must repay the interest and the original debt from their government's budget. This means that already very poor governments, must send precious money overseas, instead of funding education, health services, or assistance to small farmers and food producers. At community level, this means your children may not have a school, the teacher may not be paid, or there may be no books to learn from. See similar questions...