Brittany Murphy’s Mom Blames Toxic Mold For Death

During the fall months, mold often is a major component in making allergies unbearable.  Fallen leaves provice an ideal food source, because they also will hold in moisture, which is the key element in mold growth.  Beyond their ability to spark allergic reactions and asthma attacks, molds can cause many other health concerns ranging from  temporary discomfort to long term, life-threatening diseases.

Mold is considered to be an extremely small, dangerous element that belongs to the family of fungi. It can thrive on almost any surface especially cellulose-based objects. Though they maybe harmful at times, molds are considered a big part of the ecological balance in the community; they play a major role in breaking down organic substances in the environment.

According to some recent studies, approximately 50 percent of homes are inflicted with unknown moisture dilemmas. And as we all know molds thrive best in moist places. And to a large extent, all indoor mold growth is potentially harmful and should be removed promptly, no matter what types of mold are present or whether they can produce toxins. Awareness and sanitation should be observed to prevent the spread of molds in your homes.

The mother of actress Brittany Murphy, who died in 2009 of pneumonia, is saying that her daughter and her son-in-law passed away because of toxic mold in the couple’s home, according to news reports.

The 32-year-old actress, who starred in hits like “Clueless” and “8 Mile” died in December 2009, with Monjack following less than five months later. Pneumonia was a leading cause of death in both cases. The home they lived in, purchased in 2003 from Britney Spears, was later found to have been built poorly, allowing water to seep in and allegedly creating the right conditions for mold growth. Lawsuits against the builders were filed as early as 2006, leading many media outlets to report that black mold (or S. chlorohalonata) may have contributed to Murphy’s death.

According to the Hollywood Reporter , while the Los Angeles County coroner’s office did not find any mold during the autopsies of Murphy and Monjack, they did request permission to examine the home for the fungi — something they claim Sharon Murphy did not allow. Back in the summer of 2010, only months after her son-in-law’s passing, Sharon denied the mold allegations or any requests from the coroner’s office.

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We are exposed to molds all the time, but some molds are more dangerous  than others because they produce toxic substances called mycotoxins, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to mold can lead to allergic reactions , asthma attacks and even pneumonia, although pneumonia as a result of mold exposure is rare, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Infections can also occur in people whose immune systems are weakened.

The CDC reports that a condition called “hypersensitivity pneumonitis”  is a possible complication of mold exposure. The condition might seem like pneumonia, but it can’t be cured by antibiotics, and its symptoms include cough, chills, fever, fatigue, muscle aches and shortness of breath. If a person is continually exposed to the mold, the damage caused by hypersensitivity pneumonitis can bring on scarring and permanent damage , according to the CDC.

If you think that you might be getting sick because of mold in your home or workplace, the CDC advises seeking a diagnosis and treatment  as soon as possible from a doctor. Physicians are experiencing an increase in patients with toxic mold symptoms. No wonder, it is estimated that mold affects about 25% of the homes in the U.S. In addition, it’s important to immediately notify the people in charge of building maintenance of the health problems.

Clean the air you breath and avoid getting your family sick over toxic molds.

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