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Do You Know The Difference Between Allergies and Mold Symptoms?

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Mortgage and Lending with NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 IL Lic 031.0006220/WI

 

    My wife's entire family is plagued by allergies and asthma issues ... so the title of this post by Inspector David Snell, "Do You Know the Difference Between Allergies and Mold Symptoms?" .. really caught my attention.

    I've seen the misery people suffering from these issues can have ... regardless of the cause.  But what if the symptoms are directly linked to Mold within your home?  What if the symptoms show-up suddenly or are re-occuring? 

    Having the information contained within Inspector David Snell's AR post could save your health and lead to addressing the issues found within your home, as well.

    Should you, or someone within your home, be experiencing any of the symptoms found here ... it's definitely worth investigating the possibility of mold growth somewhere within your home.  If in David Snell's service area (Charlotte, NC), give him a call to have a mold inspection conducted.  If elsewhere in the US, there are many fine inspectors to be found here on ActiveRain ... or locally.

 

Gene

 

 

Original content by David Snell 704.545.0098

 

I have spoken a lot in the past about mold and its toxic effects on humans…especially children. I have written article after article on how to find mold in your home, how to get rid of mold and even how to hire an expert in the area to help you when you are over run with mold.

 What I have never talked about is how to spot the signs and symptoms of mold when you don’t know that it is in your home. Mold can grow and hide anywhere, so unless you have somebody come to your home and inspect it every few months, you could never even know what is growing in your walls or in your crawl space.

 What does this mean for you? Usually when you have a cold or an illness you blame it on your kids who just started back to school, or the weather or the fact that it’s allergy season. What probably never runs through your mind is that many of your symptoms can be an exact symptom of mold inhalation and growth.

 So now I think it is important to talk a little bit about these symptoms and what to look out for, when to suspect mold is an issue and how to handle it when you suspect it.

 

  • Constant Headache
  • Nose bleeds
  • Constant fatigue
  • Coughing up blood
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Breathing problems
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Chronic sinus infections

 These are just the most common signs and symptoms of mold exposure. Now, I know firsthand what going to the doctor and saying “I think I have been exposed to mold” will do. Mine actually looked at me like I had two heads! So, what is the first step when you suspect that your symptoms are caused by mold?

 Obviously your first step is going to be to go to the doctor, but you will want to have some information to back up your claim. A mold inspection performed by a professional can give you all of the answers that you will need. When the inspector comes out to your home they will take samples of the mold for lab testing which will help to give you a better idea of what you are dealing with. Of course sending samples off to a lab takes time, but at least you will have an idea when you go to your doctor!

 

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Comments (9)

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I have an inspector very sensitive to mold issues. No..I do not think the average person (nor me) would know the difference, but it's so important. Great reblog

Jan 17, 2012 02:52 AM
Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

At a daycare that I worked at long ago there was a little boy that was so susceptible to mold that he had spores growing in his lungs. :( He was miserable.

Jan 17, 2012 02:54 AM
Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Mold is a very bad think to come across.  Really need to be careful as a realtor showing foreclosed properties.

Jan 17, 2012 02:56 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Karen:  I thought Dave's post was very informative and served a great purpose too.  Glad you had a chance to read it and have found a great inspector knowledgeable about this sensitive health issue ...

Lindsey:  Wow .. in the lungs?  How awful for that child!  Makes me shiver when I hear it.  Sure hope they got that resolved for him and he's doing better now ...

Gene

Jan 17, 2012 02:56 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Excellent point, Edward and Celia!  Homes that have been sitting are very susceptible to this, I would think.  Add this to the list of things to check when dealing with these properties ...

Gene

Jan 17, 2012 02:57 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Great reblog, Gene.  that is great information to know.  I think there a plenty of times where mold can be the culprit and it never occurs to us.

Jan 17, 2012 03:10 AM
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Real Estate Faster - Los Angeles, CA

Thanks for sharing your info on mold. It can be very dangerous especially for people with allergies or asthmatics.

Jan 17, 2012 03:12 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I had a shower leak when we moved into our new home back in 2002.  I was so afraid it got wet on the sheet rock behind the shower I made them un-install and check to make sure the sheet rock was dry and re-install.  We are constantly checking our moisture barrier under the house also.

Jan 17, 2012 05:00 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Debbie:  We're learning more .. and are more aware of this problem within our homes, that's for sure.  Glad I could pass on this great post of David's ...

Deven:  That was exactly my thought when I decided to re-blog.  I've read that allergies and asthma are on the rise too ... so it's growing more important that we're aware of these issues.

Tammy:  We had that exact same problem happen to us about 2 years back.  Had to dismantle the entire bath surround so we could sleep peacefully.  I'm glad you took the same safe route in your home ...

Thanks for commenting ..

Gene

Jan 17, 2012 07:22 AM