From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Do You Have the Katrina Cough?

April 30, 2009

Usually the Katrina Cough is not serious and can be treated with nasal sprays, antihistamines, and antibiotics. But immunocompromised individuals like the elderly, children, or organ transplant patients have more to worry about. On the plus side, the Katrina Cough does raise awareness of the dangers of mold to our health.

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Know Your Mold Insurance Policy

April 29, 2009

The language in your policy may be vague or confusing, sometimes intentionally. It’s a good idea to have a lawyer go over it and explain it to you so you completely understand it and can be prepared.

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Is Mold in Schools Giving Us Cancer?

April 28, 2009

While some might dismiss this as just a coincidence, a “coincidence” was also used to describe a current outbreak of cancer in a Wisconsin school. In this case, more than 27% of West Elementary School’s staff that have been employed over the last five years have been diagnosed with cancer, in addition to two former students.

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