Mold Exposure Symptoms | Health Effects from Mold
What health issues are caused by mold? No doubt about it, mold can cause serious health risks. Black mold (toxic mold) has been proven to cause health conditions such as:
headaches,
sinus problems
sinusitis,
sneezing,
runny nose,
asthma
other respiratory problems,
dry cough,
nausea,
restlessness,
dizziness,
fatigue,
skin rashes, and
irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat.
Without a mold assessment, you will never know if black mold is the cause of illness in your home.
Areas of your home with relative humidity above 55% that are subject to temperature fluctuations are perfect conditions for toxic mod growth. Those with chronic exposure to toxic mold reported cold, diarrhea, hair loss, and a general feeling of malaise. The toxins produced by mold suppress your immune system affecting the lymphoid tissue and the bone marrow.
Did you know that animals injected with the toxin from mold were shown to exhibit some serious health conditions? The animals showed signs of: necrosis and hemorrhage within the brain, thymus, spleen, intestine, lung, heart, lymph node, liver and kidney. The mycotoxin is also reported to be a liver and kidney carcinogen.
Affects by absorption of the toxin from mold in human lungs are known as pneumomycosis.
Do you have toxic mold in your home?
A certified mold inspector will run tests and assess your home for toxic mold presence. Homeowners in New Jersey have trusted our mold remediation services for years. Feel free to contact us for more information.
