Did You Know?

In 2009, the World Health Organization estimated that 10 to 50 percent of homes and buildings have clinically significant mold problems. In new and refurbished buildings, this number increases to 30 to 50 percent. This, unfortunately, is linked to the construction industry and the ability to build air-tight and energy-efficient homes and buildings.

Regular exposure to mold can cause a variety of symptoms, the root cause of which is extremely difficult to diagnose. Their cumulative effects can have serious health implications and can present as:

Sinus congestion      Allergies

Asthma Memory loss

Brain fog Fatigue

Immune Dysfunction

Molds are fungi that grow both indoors and outdoors. They grow best in areas that are warm, damp and humid. There are tens of thousands of different species of mold. They spread and reproduce by releasing spores. Under damp conditions, mold grows rapidly and damages the surface it grows on, such as drywall, flooring under carpets, and much more. 

How Can Hyperbaric Oxygen and HBOT Help with Mold Exposure and Toxicity?

Many patients with mold exposure and toxicity have found relief through regular treatments with HBOT. By flooding the body with higher than normal levels of oxygen, HBOT promotes a strong immune system. In turn, this allows the body to better fight off invaders and infection. For cases where mold may have affected brain function, such as memory issues, the increased oxygen allows the brain to heal. This often improves memory and other cognitive issues. In addition, mold triggers an inflammatory response in the body.  HBOT also reduces inflammation on the cellular level by increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines and helps accelerate fibroblast activation.

Is there a role for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in treating the effects of mold exposure?

While research efforts continue to add to our understanding, mold exposure and toxicity contribute to many different symptoms and medical concerns that hyperbaric oxygen and HBOT address. With this in mind, if you suspect mold exposure and experience symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact us at Les Cours Medical Centre in the heart of Montreal, 514-845-1234.