Combating Black Mold
No homeowner wants black mold, but do you know why? Also called Stachybotrys, black mold grows in damp spots and is most commonly found around condensation or near untreated puddles inside. Spores come into your home by windows, small openings and can also be tracked on shoes and coats. While most fungus found in your home aren't dangerous, this species causes health issues after long term exposure.What are the Health Risks?
The spores black mold produces are the major cause behind black mold poisoning. Typically symptoms include chronic coughing, eye, nose and throat irritation and rashes. Additionally, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches can all be symptomatic of black mold exposure or black mold poisoning. Nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose occur in the most serious cases of long term exposure.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 virtually overnight. Once mold creates colonies in your living space, it immediately breeds and discharges toxins that make life unpleasant for residents:- Mold emanates a pungent, musty odor that stops rooms from smelling fresh.
- Mold causes serious problems for allergy-sensitive people, as well as those with asthma, causing a physical reaction.
- A black mold infestation can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
- Mold toxins can cause long-lasting inflammation and continuous 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 problems or even death.
- The more prolonged the exposure, the more severe the danger.