https://www.moldco.com/blog Evidence-based guidance on mold-related illness, testing, treatment, and your home from the MoldCo clinical team. en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.moldco.com/og/moldco-default.jpg https://www.moldco.com/blog https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-poisoning-treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-poisoning-treatment What to do after suspected mold exposure: reduce the source, avoid diagnosis-by-symptoms, and use clinician-guided care when needed. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Care and Treatment treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/long-term-mold-exposure https://www.moldco.com/blog/long-term-mold-exposure What long-term mold exposure may and may not explain about a stack of diagnoses, plus a safer sequence for checking the home, body, and care path. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Symptoms symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-skin-rash https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-skin-rash Mold can trigger rash in some people, but a rash alone cannot prove the cause. Learn when to seek care, check the building, or screen a wider pattern. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Symptoms symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-test-cost https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-test-cost Mold testing costs vary by the answer you need. Compare inspection, sampling, HERTSMI-2 dust testing, and body-side screening. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Costs your-home https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-testing-complete-guide https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-testing-complete-guide Learn which mold tests actually work, which waste money, and how to test both your home and body for mold exposure. Evidence-based guide with costs. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Testing Guide testing https://www.moldco.com/blog/mycotoxin-symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/mycotoxin-symptoms See common symptoms linked to mold and mycotoxins, why symptoms alone cannot diagnose CIRS or mold illness, and what evidence to sort next. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Testing Guide testing https://www.moldco.com/blog/actinobacteria-cirs-guide https://www.moldco.com/blog/actinobacteria-cirs-guide What each CIRS test can and cannot tell you about actinobacteria, and where MoldCo can help interpret outside results. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/cdc-mold-illness-cirs-never-evaluated https://www.moldco.com/blog/cdc-mold-illness-cirs-never-evaluated The CDC hasn't rejected CIRS. It's never evaluated it. Its mold guidance still rests on a 2004 report written before 98% of the evidence existed. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/dooley-mcmahon-2020-water-damaged-buildings-evidence https://www.moldco.com/blog/dooley-mcmahon-2020-water-damaged-buildings-evidence The Dooley-McMahon 2020 water-damaged buildings review found 112 of 114 epidemiological studies (98.2%) support a link to single- and multi-system illness. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/triple-positive-cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/triple-positive-cirs Triple positive CIRS is a transcriptomic subset described in Shoemaker-lineage publications. Learn what the papers report, what remains open, and why it is not routine. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/is-it-mold-or-something-else https://www.moldco.com/blog/is-it-mold-or-something-else Brain fog, fatigue, and sinus trouble have many causes. Here is how clinicians separate mold-related illness from the common look-alikes — and the sensible next step. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mold 101 symptoms testing https://www.moldco.com/blog/acoem-2002-mold-paper-conflicts-of-interest https://www.moldco.com/blog/acoem-2002-mold-paper-conflicts-of-interest The ACOEM 2002 mold paper was written by defense expert witnesses, flagged internally as advocacy, and pulled in 2015. Here's what the evidence actually says. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-removal-methods https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-removal-methods Learn how to safely remove black mold, verify your remediation worked, and assess whether your body needs its own treatment path. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Causes and Exposure your-home remediation https://www.moldco.com/blog/cholestyramine-side-effects https://www.moldco.com/blog/cholestyramine-side-effects Cholestyramine side effects cause 34-60% of patients to quit. Learn what's normal, what's not, and why colesevelam may be a better-tolerated option. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Care and Treatment treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/acmt-2025-mold-position-statement https://www.moldco.com/blog/acmt-2025-mold-position-statement The ACMT 2025 mold position statement addresses mycotoxicosis, not CIRS. We break down its 32 references, what they actually evaluate, and what they leave out. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-in-shower https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-in-shower Black mold in shower grout and caulking comes back because scrubbing treats the surface, not the cause. Learn what actually works and when to test your air. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Causes and Exposure your-home remediation https://www.moldco.com/blog/does-mold-only-cause-allergies https://www.moldco.com/blog/does-mold-only-cause-allergies A direct rebuttal to the allergy-only mold claim: NIEHS, McMahon, SAIIE, and controlled studies point to innate immune activation beyond IgE allergy. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Symptoms symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/housing-crisis-cirs-survival-guide https://www.moldco.com/blog/housing-crisis-cirs-survival-guide Broke, sick, stuck in a moldy home? An honest guide to CIRS when you can't afford to move - what actually works, what to skip, and a $56 starting point. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-guide https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-guide Learn what black mold really is, why air tests miss it, and how to test your home and body. Science-backed guide with clear next steps. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mold 101 symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/what-is-cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/what-is-cirs CIRS is a genetic inflammatory condition that explains why mold makes some people severely ill while others feel nothing. Learn the science behind the 24/76 split. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/who-treats-you-at-moldco https://www.moldco.com/blog/who-treats-you-at-moldco Meet the MoldCo care team: certified nurse practitioners, physician medical direction, and a protocol informed by mold-illness research. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Care and Treatment treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-inspection-detection https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-inspection-detection Learn how DNA-based dust testing, professional inspections, and DIY methods detect mold. Understand HERTSMI-2 scores and what to do next. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Causes and Exposure your-home remediation https://www.moldco.com/blog/is-cirs-a-real-diagnosis https://www.moldco.com/blog/is-cirs-a-real-diagnosis CIRS has more published evidence than ME/CFS, which the CDC already recognizes. Here's what the peer-reviewed literature actually says. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Science and Evidence evidence cirs https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-remediation-cost https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-remediation-cost Mold remediation costs $1,200 to $3,750 for most projects. Learn what drives the price, when standard quotes fall short, and how to verify the job was done right. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Costs your-home https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-remediation-guide https://www.moldco.com/blog/mold-remediation-guide Dead mold is as dangerous as living mold. Learn what professional remediation requires, how to vet contractors, what it costs, and what to do if symptoms persist. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Causes and Exposure your-home remediation https://www.moldco.com/blog/telehealth-cirs-treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/telehealth-cirs-treatment Few Shoemaker-certified practitioners serve mold-illness patients. Telehealth mold toxicity treatment can remove the geography barrier. Here's how it works. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Care and Treatment treatment https://www.moldco.com/blog/blood-vs-environmental-tests https://www.moldco.com/blog/blood-vs-environmental-tests Blood tests measure your body's inflammatory response to mold. Environmental tests measure your home. Here's why choosing one over the other keeps people stuck. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Testing Guide testing https://www.moldco.com/blog/financial-assistance-mold-damage https://www.moldco.com/blog/financial-assistance-mold-damage Mold illness creates three separate financial crises. Here's how to fund each one, from insurance carve-outs and FEMA assistance to HSA/FSA accounts and tenant protections. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Costs your-home https://www.moldco.com/blog/unmasking-the-link-can-mold-exposure-cause-brain-fog https://www.moldco.com/blog/unmasking-the-link-can-mold-exposure-cause-brain-fog Mold exposure causes brain fog through measurable inflammation, blood-brain barrier disruption, and hormone collapse. Learn the mechanism, the biomarkers, and your next step. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Symptoms symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-symptoms https://www.moldco.com/blog/black-mold-symptoms Black mold symptoms go beyond coughing. Learn the cognitive, neurological, and inflammatory signs of Stachybotrys exposure and what to do next. Dr. Scott McMahon, MD Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Symptoms symptoms