MIN Mold Test Kit, Mold Testing Kit (3 Tests). Lab Analysis and Expert Consultation Included

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Until these moulds are treated and removed effectively, the symptoms will persist, and these can be very serious. Molds are very common in buildings and homes. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery. If you have mould or damp it's important to find out why you have excess moisture in your home. When you know what's causing the damp, you can make sure your home is repaired or take steps to limit the moisture in the air. You may need to get a professional to remove mould for you, but if it's only a small amount you may be able to remove it yourself. OTC medications. Antihistamines, like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or loratadine (Claritin), reduce your immune system response, minimizing airway inflammation. Decongestants, like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), help keep down swelling due to allergic reactions.

Testing for imbalances or infections including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth ( SIBO) or H. pylori can help to elucidate what’s specifically going on in your gut. As mould grows it releases tiny spores, mycotoxins and other allergens which can cause a range of health issues in humans. Mandolesi L, Polverino A, Montuori S, Foti F, Ferraioli G, Sorrentino P, Sorrentino G. Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Functioning and Wellbeing: Biological and Psychological Benefits. Front Psychol. 2018 Apr 27;9:509. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00509. PMID: 29755380; PMCID: PMC5934999. Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement. Don’t decide on a mold test kit without first understanding the various types of test kits, and then consider the accuracy of the test, the waiting period for results, and how easy or difficult the test kit is to use. These factors can help users decide on the best mold test kit to verify the presence of mold in a home. Types of Mold Testing MethodsPizzorno J. Is Mold Toxicity Really a Problem for Our Patients? Part I-Respiratory Conditions. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2016 Apr;15(2):6-10. PMID: 27330483; PMCID: PMC4898283.

Brain fog or difficulty remembering or thinking clearly has been linked to inflammation and imbalances in the gut [ 28, 29]. This is the mould that is frequently found on uncleaned refrigerators, foodstuffs, window frames, straw, and houses with poor ventilation and in damp areas. This mould has also been isolated from fuel tanks, face creams, paints and textiles. It is the primary source of mould allergy.Modifying your diet and lifestyle, with an emphasis on improving your gut health, is the first step when it comes to improving any aspect of your health. Imbalances in the gut can lead to a number of symptoms that might be associated with mold toxicity. The moulds which are most commonly associated with everyday modern living are found most of the year and in similar places. The most common moulds are as follows: Some traditional approaches recommend sweating, or using a sauna, to support the body’s elimination of waste products. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners. Mixing bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products will produce dangerous, toxic fumes. Who it’s best for: Blood testing may be best for those who are less likely to be able to excrete mycotoxins through urine. This may include those who are more severely ill or who have a hypersensitivity to food and supplements. Visual Contrast Sensitivity Testing (VCS)

While there's no sure way to cure allergic rhinitis caused by a mold allergy, a number of medications can ease your symptoms. These include: We do not recommend at-home mold testing in place of professional assessments. However, if you're seeking at-home results to support an expert consultation, the test you choose will depend on the surface you are testing. You will likely use a mold test kit with tape strips to lift a sample for surface testing. Or, you might use a swab to send a sample into a lab or spread a sample on a petri dish for evaluation. If you want to test materials like drywall or carpet fibers for mold, then a test kit with a pouch for including samples to send to a lab is your best choice. In most cases, mold exposure mainly appears to affect the respiratory system, but it can also affect your eyes or skin. Limited 2016 research also suggests a tentative link between exposure to certain indoor factors, including dampness and mold, in the uterus or during infancy and increased allergies during childhood. However, there is no evidence that early mold exposure is the underlying cause of allergies in children. AsthmaIf you’re having a serious allergic reaction or difficulty breathing, get emergency help right away. Antifungal medications Frändemark Å, Jakobsson Ung E, Törnblom H, Simrén M, Jakobsson S. Fatigue: a distressing symptom for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2017 Jan;29(1). doi: 10.1111/nmo.12898. Epub 2016 Jul 11. PMID: 27401139.