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Does Exposure To Toxic Mold Cause Allergies?
Question: if someone is exposed to mold in a dwelling how long would it take for any symptons to appear, and what would they be, I am calling about a renter who is trying to get free rent
Brief Answer:
Could takes as little as a few days to several months.
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
Symptoms can occur immediately in cases of allergic reactions. For infections, it can take several days to months for this to happen. So how long this really goes on depends on the nature of the infection. So, to be more precise, we need to know the exact infection type we are talking about it.
Do you have an idea about what the infection type could have been for more detailed evaluation? I hop etc hear from you anytime soon for more insights.
Could takes as little as a few days to several months.
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
Symptoms can occur immediately in cases of allergic reactions. For infections, it can take several days to months for this to happen. So how long this really goes on depends on the nature of the infection. So, to be more precise, we need to know the exact infection type we are talking about it.
Do you have an idea about what the infection type could have been for more detailed evaluation? I hop etc hear from you anytime soon for more insights.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
apparently the mold appeared 8-6-16 she complained almost right away, about having symptons, don't know what but I do know that she is trying to pull the wool over our eyes, she wants to live rent free.is that possible that that could have happened.
Brief Answer:
I will suggest that the doctors establish that the mold is the cause!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Like i mentioned, a mold can cause this. What need stop be established by the doctors is that effectively her symptoms are caused by a mold and that which was found at the residence. The fact that there is a mold in a living space in no way guarantees that you will get sick. However, if you do get sick and the mold is established as the cause, only then can we use that as the plausible cause of your illness. Even persons who live in houses without molds still get sick of molds because they are everywhere in the ambient air.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and let me know how this unfolds.
I will suggest that the doctors establish that the mold is the cause!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Like i mentioned, a mold can cause this. What need stop be established by the doctors is that effectively her symptoms are caused by a mold and that which was found at the residence. The fact that there is a mold in a living space in no way guarantees that you will get sick. However, if you do get sick and the mold is established as the cause, only then can we use that as the plausible cause of your illness. Even persons who live in houses without molds still get sick of molds because they are everywhere in the ambient air.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and let me know how this unfolds.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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