MoldSense™️ Symptom Index (MSI-65)

65-item, symptom and pattern-recognition instrument for suspected damp-building or mold-related illness.

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  • Use to establish a baseline or after environmental intervention.

  • It is intended for screening, longitudinal tracking, and clinician communication.

  • It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test.

  • Pair with the MoldSense home-risk assessment, VCS, and objective findings when available.

Neurocognitive

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

Why we created MoldSense™️ Risk Assessment Tools

After decades of treating mold-related illness and investigating contaminated buildings, we witnessed the same frustrating pattern: people bouncing between doctors who didn’t understand mold illness and remediation companies who only focused on the building – never the complete picture.

We Knew There Had To Be a Better Way

That’s why Dr. Andrew Heyman and Larry Schwartz joined forces to create Beyond Mold – America’s first complete solution that addresses both the health and home aspects of mold contamination. Our mission is simple: provide a clear roadmap to help you achieve a life without mold.

A Clear, Science-Based Path to a Healthier Home

  • Assess

  • Clean

  • Maintain

  • Protect

Your home plays a critical role in your health — especially when mold, moisture, and small-particle contamination are involved. The Beyond Mold For Home pathway gives you a medically informed, step-by-step framework to evaluate your living space, reduce harmful exposures, and maintain a healthy and stable indoor environment.

The MoldSense Symptom Index (MSI)

The MoldSense Symptom Index (MSI) is designed as a structured symptom and pattern-recognition instrument for suspected damp-building or mold-related illness. The MSI-65 is a 65-item survey to establish a baseline or after environmental intervention. It is intended for screening, longitudinal tracking, and clinician communication. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test. Pair with MoldSense home-risk assessment, VCS, and objective findings when available.

Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

To learn more about Phase II (Removing contaminants) & Phase III (Maintaining a healthy home) go to beyondmold.com for more educational resources.

所有问题及可能的结果

Neurocognitive

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

1. Brain fog or slowed thinking

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  • Not at all
  • A little
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2. Difficulty concentrating

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3. Short-term memory problems

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4. Word-finding difficulty

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5. Feeling mentally overwhelmed

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Fatigue / Energy

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

6. Unusual fatigue

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7. Waking unrefreshed

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8. Daytime sleepiness

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9. Worse after exertion

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10. Reduced stamina

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Upper Airway / ENT

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

11. Nasal congestion

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12. Sinus pressure

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13. Post-nasal drip

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14. Sneezing or irritation

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15. Throat clearing or hoarseness

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Lower Respiratory

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

16. Cough

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17. Shortness of breath

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18. Chest tightness

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19. Wheezing

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20. Sensitivity to air or odors

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Eye / Sensory

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

21. Light sensitivity

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22. Blurred vision

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23. Eye irritation

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24. Visual overload

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25. Sensory sensitivity

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Headache / Vestibular

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

26. Headaches

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27. Head pressure

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28. Dizziness

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29. Balance issues

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30. Motion sensitivity

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Musculoskeletal

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

31. Muscle aches

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32. Joint pain

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33. Morning stiffness

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34. Generalized pain

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35. Migratory pain

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GI

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

36. Bloating

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37. Abdominal discomfort

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38. Nausea

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39. Diarrhea

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40. Constipation

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Autonomic

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

41. Temperature dysregulation

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42. Heat intolerance

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43. Palpitations

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44. Lightheaded on standing

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45. Thirst or urination changes

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Mood / Sleep

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

46. Anxiety or wired feeling

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47. Irritability

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48. Low mood

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49. Sleep disturbance

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50. Non-restorative sleep

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Skin / Immune

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

51. Rashes or itching

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  • Not at all
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52. Sensitivity to foods/meds

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53. Flu-like feeling

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54. Sore throat or glands

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55. Feeling better away from certain buildings

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Exposure Pattern

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

56. Worse in musty or damp spaces

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  • Not at all
  • A little
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57. Improves when away 48 hours

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58. Triggered by odors

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59. Worse with humidity

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60. Symptoms return on re-exposure

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Functional Impact

Over the past 2 weeks, how much have you been bothered by each symptoms?

61. Work impairment

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  • Not at all
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62. Reduced physical activity

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63. Household limitation

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64. Social limitation

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65. Quality of life impact

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可能的结果
Very High Risk (140+ points)
  • Very high burden; prioritize clinical review and function impact.

  • Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

Minimal Risk (0–24 points)
  • Low current burden; correlate with exposure history.

  • Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

Mild Risk (25-49 points)
  • Mild symptom burden; monitor trajectory over time.

  • Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

Mold-pattern Research Flag

Criteria

  • Exposure-pattern subtotal ≥ 10 AND

  • At least 4 symptom domains positive

High Risk (90-139 points)
  • High multisystem burden across one or more domains.

  • Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

Moderate Risk (50-89 points)
  • Meaningful symptom burden across one or more domains.

  • Disclaimer: The MSI is a screening and monitoring instrument. It should be interpreted alongside exposure history, examination, and objective findings.

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