Mold and mildew problems sm
Posted By: Speedqueen on 2006-07-31
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I have a problem affecting my health. Have a weekend getaway that I believe has a mold/mildew problem which cannot be seen with the naked eye. I can smell it, have "cleaned" as much as I can with Clorox. My DH denies there is any mold in the house, yet I cough and wheeze each time I spend time there. Just had an inhaler and antibiotic prescribed by our MD for a cough that has made me miserable for several days. Anyone have any suggestions on how to handle suspected mold problems? Men seem to pooh pooh this idea; yet I have a definite allergy to mold and mildew proven in skin testing years ago. Help! I'm miserable. I should be just grateful to have this place but what good is it if it's making me sick, literally. 
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