Depth of Problems Caused by Mold Is Still Unclear.

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: February 18, 2003 | Copyright information

By Patricia Anstett, Detroit Free Press Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Feb. 18--Dr. Sam Scheinfield hadn't missed a day at work in 28 years.

But after the Livonia medical building that housed his family practice was renovated, Scheinfield started sneezing and suffering with itchy eyes, he says. The symptoms began in July 1999 and escalated to frequent nosebleeds, shortness of breath, skin rashes and fatigue.

His health continued to deteriorate even after he complained to the clinic's manager and the carpeting was replaced, he says.

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