Call Paul Davis: Combating Black Mold
Every homeowner worries about black mold, but what is it? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold likes to grow in damp environments and is often found in areas where condensation has collected or near untreated puddles inside. These spores come into your house via doors, other openings or tracked on personal items and coats. Although most fungus in your house aren't dangerous, this species leads to illness if left untreated.How Black Mold affects Health
Black mold is a toxic species of mold that releases airborne toxins. Typically symptoms include chronic sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat as well as skin rashes. Other symptoms include, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. Particularly serious occurances of prolonged exposure to black mold can be more dangerous. Paired with an allergy to the black mold spores, these symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and bleeding in the lungs and nose.More about Mold
Black mold grows quickly, so you should never delay calling a professional to inspect for mold growth. They can go ignored for weeks, and then spring up essentially overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your living space, it immediately grows and discharges toxins that make life unpleasant for occcupants:- Mold emanates a strong, musty smell that prevents rooms from smelling fresh.
- Mold causes 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 cause long-lasting inflammation and constant cold-like symptoms.
- Individuals with compromised immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
- In rare instances, mold toxins can cause neurological issues or even death.
- The more prolonged the exposure, the more severe the danger.