Call Paul Davis: Learn More About Black Mold
Every homeowner dreads black mold, but what is it? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold grows in wet spots and is usually seen around condensation or pools or standing water inside. Spores enter the home through windows, other openings or tracked on personal items and clothing. Although most fungus in your home are harmless, black mold can cause health issues with long term exposure.How Black Mold affects Health
Black mold is a toxic species of fungus that releases spores. Typically symptoms include chronic sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat and rashes. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue and persistent headaches. Particularly severe cases of long-term contact to black mold can be more life threatening. Paired with an allergic reaction to the black mold spores, these symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and bleeding in the lungs and nose.About Mold
Black mold grows quickly, so you should never postpone calling a professional to inspect for mold growth. They can go unnoticed for weeks, and then spring up essentially overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your property, it immediately breeds and discharges toxins that make life difficult for residents:- Mold emits a strong, musty scent that stops rooms from smelling clean.
- Mold causes serious problems for allergy-sensitive people, as well as those with asthma, causing a physical reaction.
- Mold can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
- Mold toxins can trigger long-lasting inflammation and constant cold-like symptoms.
- People with compromised immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
- In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
- The more lengthy the exposure, the greater the danger.