Call Paul Davis: Combating Black Mold
Every homeowner fears black mold, but do you know what it is? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold grows in moist areas and is usually found around condensation or pools or standing water inside. Spores enter the home via windows, other openings and can also be tracked on personal items and coats. Although most fungus around your home aren't dangerous, this species causes illness after years of exposure.Health Effects of Black Mold
The spores black mold produces are the reason behind black mold poisoning. The most common symptoms include chronic sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat as well as skin rashes. In addition, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. Especially severe occurances of long-term exposure to black mold are more dangerous. Often compounded by an allergy to the black mold spores, these symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and bleeding in the lungs and nose.About Mold
Mold quickly spread across walls, floors and ceilings. Whenever your home suffers water damage, you should have a Paul Davis technician check the walls for mold infestations. They can go ignored for weeks, and then appear practically overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your living space, it immediately breeds and releases toxins that make life unpleasant for occcupants:- Mold emanates a strong, mildewed scent that prevents rooms from smelling clean.
- Mold causes problems for allergy-sensitive individuals, as well as those with asthma, making symptoms flare up.
- A black mold infestation can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
- Mold toxins can trigger chronic inflammation and ongoing cold-like symptoms.
- Individuals with compromised immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
- In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological issues or even death.
- The more lengthy the exposure, the greater the danger.