Doctors Issue Warning Over Hidden Health Danger Lurking in College Dorms
RealTime Lab's Dr. Racheal Onah, ND was recently featured in the New York Post discussing this exact issue.
Mold exposure in college dorms is becoming a bigger issue than most students realize. In the past year alone, students at Dallas Baptist University, Sewanee University of the South, Lipscomb University and Spring Hill College have filed lawsuits alleging their schools knowingly housed them in mold-contaminated conditions.
Read the full New York Post article here.
What Dr. Onah had to say
On why mold goes undetected for so long:
"Take photos of mold growth, stains, water damage and condensation, and seek a medical evaluation, especially if the symptoms are persistent or severe."
On how invisible the problem really is:
Dr. Onah explained that most toxic mold is completely invisible, since it thrives in dark, concealed spaces like behind drywall, underneath subflooring or inside air conditioning units.
On the biggest mistake people make:
"Bleach removes the stain's color while leaving the root system intact, which feeds the mold with moisture and causes it to release highly toxic spores into your breathing space."
On what to do if you suspect mold:
Dr. Onah recommends a urinary mycotoxin test to check for active exposure, and an EMMA (Environmental Mold and Mycotoxin Assessment) test to evaluate the environment itself.
Concerned about mold exposure? Here's how to check.
Mycotoxin Panel (urine test)
A simple urine test that detects 16 clinically significant mycotoxins, including 9 produced by black mold, so you and your doctor can see if mold is behind your symptoms.
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EMMA: Environmental Mold and Mycotoxin Assessment
Tests your home or building for 12 toxigenic molds and 16 mycotoxins, showing what's present and how much. Results in 7-10 business days.
