Mold Symptoms
Mold exposure in contaminated buildings can cause many adverse mold health effects and mold allergy symptoms.
Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure
Stuffy nose
Irritated eyes
Wheezing or Cough
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Skin reactions
Headaches
Nose bleeds
Allergy and cold like symptoms
Fatigue
Three Key Factors to Consider for Mold Exposure
The persons age or health condition
The amount of mold exposure
The type of mold
People at the Greatest Risk to Effects of Mold Exposure
Infants and children
The elderly
Pregnant women
People with asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions
People with weakened immune systems
Amount of Mold Exposure
The amount of exposure is influenced by the level of mold contamination in the air. The air can be analysed for mold levels to pin point the exact amount of mold spores in the indoor air through Mold Air Testing. Another consideration of mold exposure is the amount of time a person spends in the building or area that has elevated levels of mold in the air.
Types of Mold
Molds are organized into three groups according to human responses; Allergenic, Pathogenic, and Toxigenic. Mold species classified as Toxigenic typically pose the greatest health risk to occupants.
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