Author Archives: Ritt Goldstein and Dr. Bernt Danielsson

Superstorm Sandy, the dangers of toxic mold, and a theory potentially explaining ‘Sick Building Syndrome’

As many still struggle to address the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, another facet of this epic battle is underway, though, many remain unaware of it. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many of the people of New Orleans found themselves faced with unusual health symptoms, respiratory problems being the most common and obvious among these. They coined a name for such airways issues—Katrina Cough. Continue reading