Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Exposure to mold is usually evidenced by a broad range of symptoms depending on the extent of the exposure and the type of spore involved.  For example, mold spores that trigger allergic reactions typically affect individuals that inhale them.  The more common symptoms include allergy-like skin irritations, cough, runny nose, and wheezing.  People with respiratory issues such as asthma and COPD may experience breathing difficulties if they regularly inhale spores.  Other less common symptoms associated with exposure to exposure include chest pain, shortness of breath, and tightness in the throat.

Mold Exposure Symptoms

Professional mold experts deal with mold infestation on a daily basis and understand that ignorance and negligence is one of the key reasons that infestation spreads quickly. Research has concluded that there are 3 categories of mold exposure symptoms which include the following:

Allergic reactions and skin irritations – depending on the part of a person’s body that is affected, prolonged exposure to mold will cause different skin irritations.  It can also cause a broad range of skin reactions such as blisters, redness, and skin rashes.

Breathing and inhalation symptoms – exposure to mold can lead to more serious respiratory issues such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, shortness of breath, tightness in the throat, and wheezing.  Furthermore, prolonged exposure to larger quantities over a longer period of time can be fatal.  Based on certain factors, such as genetic make-up and health status, long-term exposure to mold won’t affect everyone the same way.  In addition to this, individuals suffering with prolonged exposure typically have weakened immune systems.

External symptoms of prolonged exposure – depending on how much is consumed and the type of spore they’re exposed to, larger quantities and prolonged exposure to mold spore can affect a person in a number of different ways.  General symptoms will usually include coughing; dry eyes, mouth, and skin; eye irritation, fatigue; nasal congestion or discharge; and sneezing.

In many cases, these symptoms often get mistaken for allergies or the common cold.  Keep in mind that mold flourishes indoors on wood that has gotten damp including ceiling joist cavities, floor boards, inside cracks in drywall (sheet rock), and walls behind wallpaper.  It can also grow on carpeting that has gotten wet or hasn’t dried correctly.  Additionally, both indoor and outdoor mold can be hazardous to your health.

Prolonged exposure to mold can pose a serious threat to you and your family’s health and well-being.  Plus, it can cause extensive damage to your home as well.  Don’t risk either of these happening.  To determine whether you have a mold issue or to ensure that you don’t call Florida Inspections Unlimited at 305-910-1171 and schedule a professional mold inspection today.