MAIL ONLINE: How your coffee machine could be making you ILL: Scientists reveal it's all to do with the steam given off by the trendy gadgets

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Responding to the research, David Denning, professor of infectious diseases at the University of Manchester and director of the National Aspergillosis Centre, said: 'Fungal toxins (mycotoxins) can be an irritant to the eyes, throat, sinuses and lungs, and be absorbed and cause headaches.

'This study shows that these toxins can be found in the air, usually attached to dust and spores, and can be expected to be absorbed. Mould-infected wallpaper is problematic and should be removed and cleaned up, to avoid health problems.'

Period23 Jun 2017

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  • TitleHow your coffee machine could be making you ILL: Scientists reveal it's all to do with the steam given off by the trendy gadgets
    Media name/outletMail Online
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date23/06/17
    DescriptionResponding to the research, David Denning, professor of infectious diseases at the University of Manchester and director of the National Aspergillosis Centre, said: 'Fungal toxins (mycotoxins) can be an irritant to the eyes, throat, sinuses and lungs, and be absorbed and cause headaches.

    'This study shows that these toxins can be found in the air, usually attached to dust and spores, and can be expected to be absorbed. Mould-infected wallpaper is problematic and should be removed and cleaned up, to avoid health problems.'
    URLwww.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4633082/Coffee-machines-making-sick-fungal-growth.html
    PersonsDavid Denning

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  • fungal infection