Biotoxins may be triggers for chronic inflammatory illness for some individuals.Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) refers to symptoms associated with biotoxic exposure.

Biotoxins can enter the body via inhalation, which is something that often occurs with mold spores. They can also enter the body via insect bite. Biotoxins can be consumed via contaminated food and drink.

CIRS symptoms don’t fit typical disease models with an obvious inciting event. The individual’s body response incites the symptoms, but not all doctors can easily spot the trigger for that person.

Listen as Dr. Eric Gordon joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how CIRS works and the role mold plays as a trigger.