Signs Your Home Contains Mold That Is Affecting Your Health
Mold is a common irritant that can grow almost anywhere. Mold tends to like dark, damp, and warm places. This means that it frequently grows in basements, kitchens, bathrooms, attics, and other areas around a home or property. Unfortunately, the fact that mold likes to grow in the darkness means that it often grows in places that you may not notice right away. Mold can be inside walls, underneath furniture, above ceiling tiles, or hidden in other ways. One telltale sign of mold growth in a home is the health effects it is causing to the people that live there. In this article, we’ll talk about a few different signs and symptoms that you might experience if there is mold lurking somewhere in your home or building! If you have any questions about mold growth or are a homeowner in Massachusetts who would like a free estimate on a mold testing service, please contact our team at DCM Environmental Testing Co. today!
Asthma Flare-Ups
People with pre-existing health and respiratory issues like asthma can be especially sensitive to mold. Mold can cause flare-ups of asthma symptoms from mild symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath to full blown asthma attacks. If you notice that you or someone in your family with asthma is noticing worsening symptoms, especially when they are at home or even in specific areas of the home, you might want to consider getting your house tested for mold.
Allergy-Like Symptoms
Watery eyes, red/itchy skin, sneezing, coughing, and similar symptoms related to allergic reactions can often be triggered by mold. Mold releases a substance called mycotoxin that can cause symptoms that are similar to allergies. It can sometimes be hard to distinguish these symptoms from seasonal allergies, so the best way to truly know whether or not your home contains mold that is affecting your health is to have it tested by a professional.
Persistent Cold-Like Symptoms
If you or someone else living in your home has been experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms that seemingly won’t go away, mold growth could be the culprit. According to the CDC, some cold-like symptoms that can be caused by exposure to mold spores include coughing, shortness of breath, chills, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and more.
Contact DCM Environmental For Mold Testing in Massachusetts!
If you have any questions about mold testing or suspect that there is any type of mold in your current Massachusetts home or a home you are considering purchasing, please contact our team at DCM Environmental today for a free quote on our unbiased mold testing services! Give us a call at (617) 481-5782 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
