The identification provided adequate diagnosis to allow the problem to be solved, and the family is on the way to regaining its health. In addition, the family won a lawsuit against those responsible for the problem, setting a precedent for financial awards in mold litigation cases. These environmental stress factors are often unnecessary, easily avoidable and simple to fix. We do not have to renounce civilization and comfort to be on the safe side, but neither do we need to electrify our bedrooms like the cockpit of a jet. Removing the carpet and opening the wall shows extensive mold growth caused by a leaking water pipe.
Fungus growth is supported by a leaking roof.
In the previous examples, an environmental home survey exposed the causes or contributing factors to health problems. These surveys are often initiated as the result of illness that proves resistant to therapy. Relief from symptoms after leaving home for awhile. New symptoms after moving into new building, after renovation, installation of new interior furnishings or after water intrusions. The inability to get over colds or flu.