Toxic elements can lead to unimaginable neurological and brain problems, either in the work place, at home or in factories. The brain is susceptible to exposure to more than 1,000 substances that possibly lead to neurotoxic effects. The neurotoxins in mold can subsequently lead to neurological and/or brain problems. Health problems due to the inhalation of toxic substances can lead to life threatening circumstances or evolve into illnesses gradually over months or years. At the same time, chronic exposure, or long-term, low level exposure, can also have damaging effects.

Broadly, the major elements responsible for damaging effects on the brain include

• Metals – Listed below are a few harmful metals.
• Lead - Children are most vulnerable to this toxin. Lead exposure could lead to neurological defects. It has been found that children suffer from lead poisoning from paint chips.
• Mercury – It has a lethal potential to affect the cerebellum, the visual centers of the occipital lobe and the basal ganglia. Even the FDA has admitted that Mercury can cause cognitive as well as developmental problems, especially in pregnant females and children. Mercury traces found in the urine have been associated with short-term memory loss.
• Manganese – This metal is another cause of brain damage. Factory workers exposed to the metal compounds for long hours are the most affected. Affected people complain of dizziness, trembling, sleep disturbances, sleep disturbance with nightmares, clumsiness and also face difficulty in learning.
• Solvents and fuels – Neurological problems have been associated with exposure to compounds, such as glues, thinners and paints. It has been medically proven that Toluene, for example, which is an element found in thinners can lead to long-term impairments, such as dementia, brain atrophy, balance and coordination impairment and visual problems. After the initial exposure to such toxins, people complain of headaches, fatigue, dizziness and mental disorders. Long-term solvent exposure can also result in an Alzheimer's type syndrome.
• Pesticides- There are many types of pesticides that can have neurotoxic effects on human beings. Exposure can occur through the intake of gases or absorption of the chemical via the skin. Exposure can be acute or chronic. Patients immediately experience blurred visions, headaches, slurry speeches, and even lung and organ failure.
• Carbon Monoxide – This type of poisoning is increasing in the US and elsewhere. It is found in the air, mixed with gases such as oxygen, and is normally a result of the combustion of fossil fuels. A safe level of carbon monoxide is 10 parts per million, anything more can be fatal. Patients can even die due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. Patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning often suffer from mental disabilities, hypoxic injuries and learning retardation.

Every year hundreds of people suffer from toxin-related brain dysfunction or lapse. However, if handled responsibly, treatment costs can be claimed with the help of an experienced attorney.