Environmental Illness

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about environmental illness:	What is an environmental illness? What causes an environmental illness? What can I do to make my home healthier? Can molds cause allergies? Why do environmental illnesses have a greater impact on children?
Being diagnosed:	What should I look for if I think my home or workplace is making me sick? Can I determine whether a building has a mold problem? How will a doctor diagnose an environmental illness?
Getting treatment:	What kind of treatment will I have for an environmental illness? What is the best treatment strategy for exposure to molds? How can I control indoor molds? How can I control indoor allergens?

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Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: November 1, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH - Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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