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Article: Toxic mold. (Risk Primer).
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- Risk & Insurance
- Article date:
- July 1, 2002
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The financial impact of toxic mold on the insurance industry is already significant. While it may not cause the same financial problems that asbestos did, you can be sure that it will be long lasting and that the insurers and policyholders alike will be grappling with this dilemma for years to come.
A brief Internet search of "toxic mold" is revealing to say the least. For one thing, the symptoms associated with exposure to toxic mold include respiratory problems, nasal and sinus congestion, dry and/or hacking cough, eye irritation, light sensitivity, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, chronic fatigue, skin irritation, central nervous system ...