An autoimmune disease is an illness that causes the immune system to produce antibodies that attack normal body tissues. Autoimmune is when your body attacks itself. Diabetes Mellitus, Raynaud's, and Rheumatoid arthritis are examples of this process.

It sees a part of your body or a process as a disease and tries to combat it. This is different from a Primary Immunodeficiency Disease, which occurs when you do not have the ability to defend against outside diseases.

Mycotoxicosis is the term used to denote a syndrome resulting from poisoning of a biological system by a mycotoxin. This stems from inhaling or being exposed to certain molds that can cause permanent neurological, psychological, immunological, and pathological damage.

Exposure to some molds (i.e., stachybotrys, fusarium, aspergillus, and penicilliam) can lead to a weakened immune system and if left untreated, can be the etiology of many autoimmune diseases. These molds are all ubiquitous, thus found everywhere on the globe.

The World Health Organization states that one out of three buildings are "toxic". Within 24 to 48 hours of water damage (plumbing leak, roof leak, heating systems, etc.) the water damage must be completely removed to avoid invasive remediation.

The only time ventilation is important is when the relative humidity is over 55%. Mycotoxins are poisons, not allergens. It is very important to see an environmental doctor instead of an allergist for treatment.

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