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CIRS Mold Toxicity Treatment in Silver Spring, MD

Experiencing mold toxicity is a terrifying thought for most people. Although it may seem like an interesting concept for a medical drama, nobody wants to experience the effects of mold exposure firsthand.

Mold is a fungus that thrives in wet environments, such as under tiles, wood floors, and ceilings, pipes, and roofs. While several types of mold exist, some are more hazardous than others, and some individuals may be allergic or sensitive to mycotoxins, the toxins that mold naturally produces. Exposure to excessive amounts of mold, or the types of mold that trigger health problems, can lead to mold toxicity and even CIRS - Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. This acute and chronic systemic inflammatory response syndrome is typically acquired after exposure to mold or other producers of biotoxins, usually from damaged water buildings.

If you believe that you're suffering from mold toxicity or mold illness, it can seem like the world is folding in on you. No matter what you do, your symptoms persist, lowering your quality of life and eliminating your peace of mind. Fortunately, there is reason to be hopeful: Proactive Wellness Centers now offers a research-backed, highly effective mold illness poisoning treatment in Silver Spring, MD for men and women just like yourself and your children as well if they have been impacted.

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CIRS and Mold Toxicity

CIRS and mold illness are on the rise, and accurate diagnosis of the issue plays a major role in this trend. Thanks to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, there is a huge body of evidence that covers diagnosing and treating patients with CIRS. Dr. Lawson is one of less than 30 practitioners in the United States that are fully certified by Dr. Shoemaker for diagnosing and treating CIRS. The body of evidence by Shoemaker and many associates is the largest body of scientific evidence that is published in major medical journals. Around 80% of CIRS/Mold cases are caused by indoor air contaminated with mold toxins and other triggers. However, it's important to note that CIRS can also be caused by biotoxin producers such as cyanobacteria and a marine dinoflagellate that produces the Ciguatera toxin found in certain types of fish.

When mold or biotoxins are not processed effectively, a series of biochemical changes known as the Biotoxin Pathway occur. Genetic studies have revealed that approximately 24% of individuals have a genetic makeup that makes them susceptible to developing an illness related to mold or biotoxins. The remaining 76% of the population can typically eliminate these toxins from their system and avoid the development of the Biotoxin Pathway that can lead to various diseases.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Misdiagnosis

CIRS and mold exposure symptoms overlap with many other chronic illnesses, which makes diagnosis challenging and can even lead to missed diagnosis of CIRS. Based on research from Proactive Wellness Centers, CIRS is frequently misdiagnosed. Some of the most common misdiagnoses include:

  • Lupus
  • Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • PTSD
  • More

Lyme disease, in particular, is often misdiagnosed. We have treated a number of patients whose symptoms were in line with Lyme disease. Fortunately, we were able to confirm the presence of CIRS and mold and were able to successfully help those patients using CIRS treatment in Silver Spring, MD.

Note that many of these patients have CIRS and Lyme disease and in that case, it is necessary to treat both in order for full recovery. Treating one or the other will invariably leave the patient with debilitating symptoms and even more frustration with their medical team. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we are skilled In diagnosing and treating both.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Symptoms

If you're reading this page, chances are you're concerned that you might have CIRS or some form of mold poisoning. You may be wondering what you have - is it CIRS, or is it something else like Lyme disease? We can't provide the answer to that question without consultation and testing at our wellness center in Virginia. However, there are common symptoms of CIRS and mold toxicity you should know.

Some of the most common symptoms of CIRS include:

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased Word Finding
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Morning Stiffness
  • Tremors
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Tingling
  • Night Sweats
  • Frequent Urination
  • Confusion
  • Mood Swings

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Tools for Diagnosing Mold Sickness and CIRS

Identifying and confirming if a patient is being impacted by CIRS and identifying the cause and source of the biotoxin are the two main steps in diagnosing CIRS and Mold Exposure. To diagnose CIRS and Mold Exposure, the following diagnostic tools are commonly used:

To learn more about the debilitating symptoms of mold sickness and to find out whether you have CIRS or something else, contact Proactive Wellness Centers. Our team of medical professionals is here to help you every step of the way.

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Hope for Patients with CIRS: Proactive Wellness Centers' Mold Illness Treatment in Silver Spring, MD

Our approach to treating CIRS utilizes integrative and functional medicine, The Shoemaker Protocol along with the latest evidence-based approaches to treating mold illness and the related secondary issues that it causes. We begin by utilizing advanced diagnostics to confirm the presence of the condition and identify the specific environment causing continued exposure to biotoxins. Next, we take a stepwise approach to halt the progression of the disease, eliminate biotoxins from the body, and reverse any damage to cellular structures. Our goal is to help patients achieve a full recovery.

To do this, we not only have to identify the primary condition like CIRS or Lyme disease, but we then have to continue looking to see if you have any of the common secondary conditions like reactivated EBV, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and others. Once we understand the totally of your condition, then we can implement a treatment plan tailored for you. Yes, it will leverage the Shoemaker protocol, but we have found that we have to extend the protocol to cover the secondary issues that we uncover.

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The steps we follow to reach that goal include:

In order to initiate the recovery process, it is important to address and resolve any affected areas, or, alternatively, relocate the patient from that environment if necessary. Prolonged exposure to mold can hinder the success of the treatment plan and impede the healing process.

Two commonly used binding agents in the process of treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome are Welchol and Cholestyramine. Cholestyramine is particularly effective in binding biotoxins that are processed in the liver's bile ducts and helps to eliminate them from the body. It has been scientifically proven, through placebo-controlled studies, to reverse multiple aspects of the inflammatory process associated with CIRS.

Many individuals experiencing mold sickness and other chronic inflammatory illnesses may have a staph infection called MARCoNS (Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci) residing deep in their nasal cavities. This infection is resistant to antibiotics and needs to be eliminated for the patient to fully recover.

Each patient requires a customized plan based on the affected areas and CIRS severity. Retesting is necessary after each step to confirm balance restoration. Testing may include some or all of the following:
  • VIP
  • TGF Beta 1
  • MMP9
  • ADH
  • Antigliadin
  • Androgen Imbalance
  • C4a
  • More

In order to halt the growth of mold fungi, patients need to avoid foods that can cause mycotoxins. Some examples of these foods include:
  • Barley
  • Cottonseed
  • Peanuts
  • Corn
  • Black Pepper
  • Figs
  • Rice
  • Bread
  • Beans
  • More
Proactive Wellness has a proven track record of treating patients who have experienced severe health issues without any clear explanation. Unlike other "syndromes," our diagnosis process involves specific tests to confirm a diagnosis rather than simply ruling out other diseases.
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Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and Chronic Pain Syndrome are examples of illnesses that are often diagnosed without such confirmatory tests. If you are experiencing unexplained health issues or have been exposed to water-damaged buildings, it is possible that you are suffering from CIRS or a mold illness.

The good news is that we can diagnose and address this disease with a mold illness treatment program in Silver Spring, MD tailored to your body and your symptoms. That way, we can help you regain your health as soon as possible.

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5 Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold spores can easily be brought into your home on your shoes or clothing or through open windows or doors. If these spores can find a warm, damp, humid environment, they can begin to multiply. Soon, your home can be filled with toxic mold. If you think mold has invaded your home or another environment, like in an office or warehouse, it's important for you to know about the symptoms.

Unfortunately, diagnosing mold issues can be exceptionally difficult. But why? The answer can be quite frustrating.

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Understanding the Difficulty of Diagnosing Mold Symptoms

Many doctors fail to recognize the impact of mycotoxins emitted by certain indoor mold species, which can lead to chemical and inflammatory reactions. While conventional medicine acknowledges that mold can cause allergies, it may overlook this crucial aspect of mold-related health issues.

This can happen for several reasons:

  • Standardized treatment protocols for mold toxicity are offered mostly by Functional/Integrative physicians as the conventional physicians are not on board despite over 20 years of published research. Due to this issue, patients spend precious months/years going from doctor to doctor in the conventional channel with no answers.
  • Though ERMI testing has been accepted in the integrative/functional medical community, there isn't a "gold standard" in mold testing that is universally accepted.
  • Mold symptoms can manifest in vastly different ways depending on the patient.
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After understanding the points above, it's no wonder that mold poisoning can be hard to diagnose. Fortunately, integrative and functional holistic medicine providers and wellness centers like Proactive Wellness are flipping the proverbial script. Unlike traditional clinics, our team considers environmental factors that can affect patient health and has advanced training to provide mold poisoning treatment in Silver Spring, MD.

Now that you understand why mold symptoms are so hard to diagnose let's take a closer look at five of the most common indicators of mold sickness.

Mold Toxicity Symptoms Silver Spring, MD

Fatigue

Fatigue is probably the number one symptom of well over 90% of CIRS patients. The level of fatigue varies from 5 on a 10 point scale all the way to 10 on a 10 point scale. Many patients can no longer work or remain productive as in the worst cases, the fatigue is overwhelming. College students living in moldy dorms frequently have to drop out of school until the illness is treated effectively. Older adults have to retire or stop working due the fatigue. If you have overwhelming fatigue, CIRS may be a major contributor to your illness.

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Breathing Problems

Exposure to mold can cause a host of respiratory problems, such as breathing difficulties, allergies, and asthma, especially in individuals with a weakened immune system. Mold can worsen asthma, irritate the nasal passages, lungs, and throat, and lead to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and nasal congestion. Other health issues such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis have also been associated with mold sickness.

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Sadness and Depression

Mold can cause a variety of illnesses that can show up in different ways, such as psychological symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, concentration problems, and memory loss. It has been reported that nearly 40% of people who live in moldy homes experience depression. Researchers suggest that exposure to toxic mold and dealing with the physical symptoms of mold illness can contribute to mental health issues.

Due to this phenomenon, many mold patients are given antidepressant medications in the conventional channels.

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Feeling "Pins and Needles"

Numbness, twitching, or tingling in the extremities, such as hands, feet, legs, and arms, is another symptom of mold illness. The sensation is similar to pins and needles, which are often felt when the body is held in an uncomfortable position for a long time. While this sensation can indicate serious nerve damage or disease, it can also be a symptom of mold sickness.

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Digestion Problems and Disorders

When exposed to mold, individuals may experience various digestive problems. Some may lose their appetite, leading to unintentional weight loss. Others may suffer from stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Furthermore, the influx of mold spores may trigger systemic inflammation, causing bloating and weight gain due to the digestive system's exposure to harmful mold.

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Controlling Mold in Your Environment

It's not possible to completely eliminate all mold and mold spores from your home or place of work. However, since mold spores need moisture to grow, the best way to prevent or get rid of growth is to reduce the moisture in your environment. If you already have mold growing there, it's important to clean it up and address the issue causing dampness. If you only clean up the mold and don't address the underlying problem, the mold is likely to return.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture throughout your home or office:

  • Use A/C or Dehumidifiers. This is especially important if you live in a hot, humid area of the United States.
  • Ensure A/C drip pans are clean, dry, and obstruction-free.
  • Thoroughly dry areas that are damp or wet within 48 hours.
  • Be sure to install insulation in cold areas like your home's exterior walls and windows. Doing so will reduce condensation.
  • Work with an HVAC company to check your HVAC system. Doing so can help ensure your unit is removing as much humidity as possible.
  • Keep the humidity in your home below 60% whenever possible.
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Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in your kitchen:

  • Check for leaks near your ice makers, sinks, and anywhere else water is present.
  • Make sure your exhaust fans are directing moisture outside, not into your attic.
  • If you notice your appliances are causing moisture on windows and other surfaces, turn them off as soon as you're done using them.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in crawlspaces:

  • Use a plastic covering on the dirt in your crawlspace. Doing so will prevent moisture from saturating the ground.
  • Ensure that your crawlspace or basement is ventilated well.
  • Check your home's gutters. Make sure they're directing water away from your property, not toward your foundation or crawlspace.

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Trying to "tough it out" through life with CIRS isn't any way to live. If you're suffering from the effects of biotoxin illness, you should know that there are solutions available to help you reclaim your health and your life. With the help of a can-do attitude, healthy living, and mold illness treatment from Proactive Wellness, there's light at the end of the dark tunnel you're trapped within. Contact our office today to get started on your first step toward recovery!

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8 Popular Silver Spring, MD Neighborhoods: Where to Live in Silver Spring in 2024

Silver Spring, MD, is a vibrant city just outside of Washington, DC, known for its rich history, amazing restaurants, and nightlife options. There’s plenty to do and see in the area, whether you spend time outside at Sligo Creek Park or Rock Creek Trail, or attend a show at The Fillmore or the ...

Silver Spring, MD, is a vibrant city just outside of Washington, DC, known for its rich history, amazing restaurants, and nightlife options. There’s plenty to do and see in the area, whether you spend time outside at Sligo Creek Park or Rock Creek Trail, or attend a show at The Fillmore or the AFI Silver Theater. The median home sale price is $545,000, while the average rent in Silver Spring is $2,030.

There are many historic, colorful, and charming neighborhoods that make the city of Silver Spring what it is today. And with all the neighborhoods Silver Spring has to offer, you may be curious which area you should rent or buy a home in. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s 8 popular Silver Spring neighborhoods you may just want to call home (listed alphabetically).

1. Clifton Park Village

Clifton Park Village is a residential neighborhood comprised of homes and apartments, bordered by the Northwest Branch Anacostia River.

Median Sale Price: $375,000

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2. Downtown Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring is the heart of the city, where you’ll find the majority of the city’s restaurants, shops, and entertainment. There are plenty of hidden gems and old favorites like The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, and Veterans Plaza.

Median Sale Price: $330,000

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3. East Silver Spring

The area of East Silver Spring encompasses a large portion of Silver Spring and includes many sub-neighborhoods. You’ll find a lot of amazing local restaurants, shopping options, and parks like Nolte Local Park. There are also many historic streets with lush trees and historical homes.

Median Sale Price: $580,000

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4. Montgomery Knolls

Montgomery Knolls is another residential neighborhood located just north of Clifton Park Village. While the area is residential, you’re not far from nearby shopping areas.

Median Sale Price: $462,000

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5. New Hampshire Estates

The New Hampshire Estates neighborhood is also a residential neighborhood just south of Clifton Park Village. You’ll mainly find homes in the area.

Median Sale Price: $367,000

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6. North Hills-Sligo Park

North Hills-Sligo Park is a residential area bordered by Sligo Creek to the south. The area is mostly homes, but the Sligo Creek Golf Course is located along the western side of the neighborhood.

Median Sale Price: $675,000

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7. Sligo Park Hills

The Sligo Park Hills neighborhood is a great blend of quaint parks, local eateries, and residential areas. You can find parks like Sligo Avenue Neighborhood Park and Houston-Sligo Creek Park.

Median Sale Price: $640,000

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8. Woodside Park

Just north of Downtown Silver Spring is Woodside Park, where you’ll find a few parks like Fairview Road Urban Park and Woodside Urban Park. The rest of the neighborhood is mainly housing and residential streets. Woodside is the most walkable neighborhood in Silver Spring with a Walk Score of 78. The Transit Score is good at 74 and the Bike Score is 68.

Median Sale Price: $1,069,000

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Methodology: All neighborhoods must be listed as a “neighborhood” on Redfin.com. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during February 2023. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score from Walkscore.com during February 2023.

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PizzaForno's First Automated Pizzeria In MD Coming To Silver Spring

PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria that bakes pizza, is opening a new location in Silver Spring, its first in Maryland, on March 22.Mark Hand, Patch StaffSILVER SPRING, MD — PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria that bakes pizza, is opening a new location in Silver Spring, its first in Maryland.A grand opening event for PizzaForno will take place at the Silver Spring location, 8750 Georgia Avenue, from 4 p.m. to ...

PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria that bakes pizza, is opening a new location in Silver Spring, its first in Maryland, on March 22.

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SILVER SPRING, MD — PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria that bakes pizza, is opening a new location in Silver Spring, its first in Maryland.

A grand opening event for PizzaForno will take place at the Silver Spring location, 8750 Georgia Avenue, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22.

The event will feature free pizza, family-friendly music, games, freebies and giveaways. Prizes will be given for games and an "enter to win” contest drawing will be held for two winners to win free pizza for an entire year.

Founded in 2018 by Canadian entrepreneurs William Moyer and Les Tomlin, PizzaForno is North America’s only automated pizzeria.

The Silver Spring location will be operated by A.J. Grillo, who spent more than 14 years with TGI Fridays, climbing to the role of general manager with United Restaurant Group in Richmond. The restaurant group is under the leadership of Tony Grillo, A.J.’s father, and is the second-largest franchisee of TGI Fridays, now encompassing 32 restaurants.

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“As we introduce the very first PizzaForno unit into Maryland, I couldn't be more thrilled about the journey ahead,” Grillo said. “I'm excited to be a licensee of PizzaForno, and look forward to continuing to grow the brand across Virginia and Washington D.C.”

PizzaForno plans to have 25,000 operating units by 2028. Accessible 24/7 at the tap of a digital screen, the concept offers an array of pizza selections made with top-quality ingredients.

“This expansion reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” said Tomlin, co-founder and president of PizzaForno. “With A.J.’s expertise in the hospitality industry and passion for excellence, we look forward to seeing PizzaForno flourish in new markets.”

PizzaForno currently has more than 70 locations, with the first 15 U.S. locations in California, Georgia, Michigan, Texas and Louisiana.

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‘We’re still hanging on!’: Businesses and residents in Silver Spring on the continued Purple Line construction

Like any other Friday afternoon, customers flock to Ebony Barbers in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a trim before the weekend. But if they were driving, they had to follow the detours around the Bonifant Street business. And coming on foot, they needed to mind the uneven pavement and rows of bright orange jersey barriers along the sidewalk.Michael Bailey, owner of the barber shop, told WTOP, “Most people think the streets are totally closed down, because th...

Like any other Friday afternoon, customers flock to Ebony Barbers in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a trim before the weekend. But if they were driving, they had to follow the detours around the Bonifant Street business. And coming on foot, they needed to mind the uneven pavement and rows of bright orange jersey barriers along the sidewalk.

Michael Bailey, owner of the barber shop, told WTOP, “Most people think the streets are totally closed down, because they see all the barrels, all the construction equipment out.”

Bailey said that he’s been in business for decades, but the Purple Line construction along Bonifant Street has been a real challenge. “There’s been delay after delay,” he said wearily.

The 16-mile light rail project meant to tie Bethesda to New Carrollton has been under construction for seven years. And on Wednesday, Maryland Transit Administration chief Holly Arnold went before the Board of Public Works to ask for another $425 million and to explain that the project’s been delayed — again — to late 2027.

When questioned about the impact to businesses and pedestrians along the Purple Line route during the BPW meeting Wednesday, Arnold told the board, “We’ve been having multiple conversations with the contractor about setting our expectations … [and that the amended contract] does add additional incentives for them, for the ADA access, for pedestrian access.”

Bailey explained he has nine chairs in his shop, but hasn’t been operating with all of them filled for a while. “Since the project has started, I’ve only received one grant — February of ’22 — and it was less than what I pay a month for rent.”

When asked if he’s got plans to retire anytime soon, Bailey said no. He’d like to see the Purple Line open — once it does, he’s hopeful it will bring customers to the stop that’s just steps from his shop.

In the meantime, he said, “We’re still hanging on, trying to make it!”

Across the street, outside The Bonifant, an apartment building that caters to residents 62 and older, Catherine Davis sat outside with friends, enjoying the mild March weather. Davis and her friends broke into a round of “Happy Birthday,” serenading Davis’ Chihuahua, Lovey, who sat in a baby carriage.

When asked about the impact of the Purple Line construction happening just around the corner from her apartment’s front entrance, Davis said, “Everybody’s worrying about the businesses, but we live here,” and she said the noise and resulting impact is a constant nuisance.

The sidewalks and roadway have been torn up and then patched over repeatedly, and she said for the older residents in her building, who use canes and walkers, that’s posed some real hazards. “It’s very hard to get around as a senior, and sometimes they close off the whole street.”

Davis has only lived at The Bonifant for a few years but has watched the construction process with interest. “And now you say it’s going to be 2027,” before it opens.

“Half of us will be dead by then, but while we’re alive, we’re dealing with this,” she said, gesturing at the construction.

Davis said there have been times when the construction begins in the predawn hours. “We’re old, come on, give us a break,” she said with a laugh.

The Purple Line is intended to fill the lack of east-west transit in the region, and Davis said she can see the logic in that. “Yeah, you do need a connection between Prince George’s and Montgomery County, but was this the way to do it?” She lowered her voice slightly, as if to suggest a conspiratorial tone, “Buses do the same thing.”

Davis said the construction prompted some of her neighbors to move — they just couldn’t take it.

When asked why she’s stayed put, she replied with a laugh, “I’m from Brooklyn, so I can take it.”

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More Snow For MD Expected Later This Week, Bringing Icy Temperatures

MARYLAND — Snow is in the forecast for Friday, although not at the same level as Tuesday's storm, which dumped 4-5 inches in parts of Maryland, forcing the closure of schools and canceling of events.For the first time in two years, at least 1 inch of show fell at Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Washington, D.C., according to AccuWeather...

MARYLAND — Snow is in the forecast for Friday, although not at the same level as Tuesday's storm, which dumped 4-5 inches in parts of Maryland, forcing the closure of schools and canceling of events.

For the first time in two years, at least 1 inch of show fell at Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Washington, D.C., according to AccuWeather.

Related: Town-By-Town MD Snowfall Totals, Bitter Cold Moving In

Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected across most of Maryland by 7 p.m. on Friday, with higher accumulations to the west, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

"The second storm will spread a broad zone of light snow with 1-3 inches of accumulation, but there will be pockets where 3-6 inches of snow may fall," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno.

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Wednesday is expected to be sunny and frigid, with temperatures ranging from a high of 28 degrees to 21 degrees in the evening, according to NWS.

Temperatures will climb to the upper 30s under cloudy skies on Thursday, according to the NWS forecast. There will be a slight chance of snow falling after 1 a.m. on Friday, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation during the daylight hours. New snow accumulations of 1-2 inches are possible during the day, with a high temperature of 36.

"Winds crank up Friday night and Saturday. Friday night lows bottom in the teens to near 20, and wind chills in the single digits to near zero," according to the Capital Weather Gang. "Saturday highs probably don’t get out of the 20s, with wind chills in the single digits and teens, and the chance of a flurry or snow shower."

There's a slight chance of snow falling Friday night before 1 a.m., with temperatures falling to 18 degrees. NWS expects the weekend to be cold and blustery, with a high near 26 on Saturday and a low of 17 in the evening. Sunday will be breezy and the thermometer may climb to 34 degrees.

Here is the seven-day forecast for the Baltimore region from the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Snow likely before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 33. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

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