Top 10 Questions that Mold Victims Ask Mold Consultant Phillip Fry
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<strong>Top</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>Questions</strong> <strong>that</strong> <strong>Mold</strong> <strong>Victims</strong> <strong>Ask</strong><br />
<strong>Mold</strong> <strong>Consultant</strong> <strong>Phillip</strong> <strong>Fry</strong><br />
<strong>Mold</strong> expert <strong>Phillip</strong> <strong>Fry</strong> provides answers to the top ten mold questions <strong>that</strong> people ask<br />
him about toxic mold growth problems in their homes and workplaces.<br />
Montrose, MI, January 18, 2014 -- People living or working in elevated levels of toxic<br />
mold often become very sick as the result of the mold exposure. <strong>Mold</strong> victims’<br />
deteriorating health leads them to ask frequently these top ten mold questions to<br />
international mold expert <strong>Phillip</strong> <strong>Fry</strong>, Certified <strong>Mold</strong> Inspector, Certified <strong>Mold</strong><br />
Remediator, Certified Environmental Hygienist, and Professional Industrial Hygienist,<br />
who serves clients nationwide in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia.<br />
1. What is toxic mold? Toxic mold is a mold species <strong>that</strong>, while multiplying and growing,<br />
continually throws toxic mold spores and mycotoxins mold poisons into the breathing air<br />
inside homes and commercial buildings. Some of the most dangerous and commonlydiscovered<br />
toxic molds are Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, and<br />
Chaetomium.<br />
2. Is the mold growing in my home or workplace the dangerous toxic black mold? “Block<br />
mold” is a nickname for the deadly Stachybotrys mold species <strong>that</strong> can cause not only<br />
severe respiratory problems but also brain tissue damage. Just because a mold is black in<br />
color does not make it Stachybotrys mold because many mold specie growths are black in<br />
color, as well as white, blue, green, yellow, red, and orange. See pictures and descriptions<br />
of most major mold species at www.mold.ph.<br />
3. What are the most common health symptoms <strong>that</strong> result from mold exposure? Any of<br />
the following on a continuing, chronic basis are possible mold health symptoms and<br />
problems: sinus pain, coughing, sneezing, chest pain, skin rashes, headaches, always<br />
feeling tired, feeling disconnected from the world around oneself, depression, and many<br />
others <strong>that</strong> are listed in the top <strong>10</strong>0 mold health problems listed at<br />
www.moldexpertconsultants.com.<br />
4. How come I’m the only person sick from mold at home or at work? People differ<br />
significantly in their sensitivity and body reaction to living or working in elevated levels<br />
of toxic mold. One or more family members or work associates can be very sick from<br />
mold while others in the same house or workplace aren’t sick.<br />
5. How can doctors diagnose me for any mold health problems? Attending physicians can<br />
choose from a wide array of mold diagnostic tests such as lab analysis of a sinus cavity<br />
tissue swab, mold antibody blood testing, Stachybotrys blood testing, and chest x-ray.
6. How should my home or workplace be tested for mold growth problems? The<br />
residence or place of employment should be thoroughly visually inspected and mold<br />
tested for water and mold problems, especially inside and on walls, ceilings, floors, attic,<br />
basement, crawl space, garage, and heating/cooling equipment and air ducts. For mold<br />
inspection tips, visit www.buildingmoldinspection.com.<br />
7. How to I find a Certified <strong>Mold</strong> Inspector or Certified Environmental Hygienist? Visit<br />
your state, province, or nation in the worldwide directory<br />
www.certifiedmoldinspectors.com.<br />
8. What is the cost for professional mold inspection and testing? In depth, thorough and<br />
complete residential mold inspection is usually $300 to $500, plus mold sample<br />
collection with laboratory mold species identification and quantification for $85 to $<strong>10</strong>0<br />
per mold sample.<br />
9. How can I get rid of the mold growing at home or at work? Three short phrases<br />
describe the overall mold removal process: (a) kill the mold; (b) remove the mold; and (c)<br />
prevent future mold growth. Read the <strong>10</strong> steps for safe and effective mold remediation at<br />
www.moldinspector.com/mold_removal.htm.<br />
<strong>10</strong>. How can I prevent mold problems at home or at work? Stop mold problems by<br />
preventing and solving water intrusion problems such as plumbing leaks, appliance leaks,<br />
roof leaks, siding leaks, basement wall and floor leaks, and indoor humidity <strong>that</strong> exceeds<br />
70% some or all of the year.<br />
For a free answer to other mold questions, please email <strong>Phillip</strong> <strong>Fry</strong><br />
phil@moldinspector.com or phone him toll-free 1-866-300-1616 or <strong>Phillip</strong>’s cell phone<br />
1-480-3<strong>10</strong>-7970, or visit the mold information websites www.moldinspector.com,<br />
www.workplacemold.com, and www.airconditioner.com.<br />
<strong>Fry</strong>’s company Enviro<strong>Fry</strong> does mold inspection and mold removal in California, Las<br />
Vegas, Arizona, the entire Midwestern USA, the Eastern Coast, many southern states,<br />
Ontario Province, and most nations in Asia.<br />
Contact:<br />
<strong>Phillip</strong> <strong>Fry</strong>, Co-Manager<br />
Enviro<strong>Fry</strong><br />
<strong>10</strong><strong>10</strong>4 Sheridan Rd.,<br />
Montrose, Michigan 48457<br />
Phone Toll-Free 1-866-300-1616<br />
Cell Phone 1-480-3<strong>10</strong>-7970<br />
phil@moldinspector.com<br />
http://www.moldexpertconsultants.com
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