Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure

8/17/2017 (Permalink)

People often mistake the symptoms of mold exposure for other things. They might think they are experiencing seasonal allergies, like hay fever. They might wonder if they are allergic to pet dander. They might think they just have a cold or sinus infection, since mold symptoms resemble those common conditions. Of course, if you realize you have a mold problem in your home, you might suspect your symptoms are related to mold. Many people don’t realize they have a mold problem until they start getting sick, though. That’s because mold often grows in places where it’s hard to spot, like inside walls, inside heating ducts, and under flooring.

Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure

The most common mold symptoms are similar to symptoms of exposure to other environmental allergens, and include things like:

• A runny nose
• Sinus congestion
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Red, itchy, watery eyes
• Headaches, migraines
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Feeling of tightness in the chest
• Asthma attacks. Follow this link to learn more about asthma due to mold

These symptoms may begin within hours of being in a home with mold, depending on how much mold is there and what type of mold is present. Symptoms will usually get worse over time. Mold can affect your pets as well.

If you suspect mold growth in your home contact SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties at 270-300-1544.

Article from mold-advisor.com