Call Paul Davis: What is Black Mold?
No homeowner wants black mold, but do you know what it is? Black mold (also known as Stachybotrys) likes to grow in damp environments and is most commonly seen in areas where condensation has collected or pools or stagnant water inside. Spores come into your home via doors, other entrances or brought in on personal items and clothing. While most molds found in your home are harmless, black mold can cause illness with long term exposure.Signs of Black Mold Exposure
Black mold is a poisonous mold that releases airborne toxins. Symptoms include chronic sneezing, eye, nose and throat irritation as well as skin rashes. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue and persistent headaches. Especially serious cases of prolonged exposure to black mold are more dangerous. Paired with an allergic reaction to the black mold spores, these symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and bleeding in the lungs and nose.More about Mold
Mold doesn't take long to permeate walls, floors and ceilings. Whenever your home experiences water damage, you should have a professional check the walls for mold infestations. They can go ignored for weeks, and then spring up virtually overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your living space, it quickly breeds and discharges toxins that make life unpleasant for occcupants:- Mold releases a pungent, mildewed scent that prevents rooms from smelling clean.
- Mold wreaks havoc on 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 activate 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 instances, mold toxins can cause neurological concerns or even death.
- The more lengthy the exposure, the greater the danger.