Mold can be a health risk and a pesky infestation in your residence or business. Mold usually can be found in moist areas and can quickly spread if led untreated. Untreated mold can pose mild to severe health risks to anyone who is exposed to it. Here are symptoms to look out for if you have been in the presence of mold in your home or business.
Mild Symptoms: Mold symptoms that are mild can resemble a common a cold or allergy attack.
- Sneezing
- Runny/Stuffy Nose
- Itchy Eyes, Nose, Throat, and/or Skin
- Watery Eyes
- Headache
Advanced Symptoms: Depending on the length of exposure, the symptom levels of mold exposure fluctuate. If a person is exposed to mold for a long period of time, the advanced symptoms may include:
- Constant headaches
- Nose bleeds
- Coughing blood or black colored fragments
- Fatigue
- Difficulty breathing/Respiratory issues
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Short term memory
- Neurological disorders
Higher the level of mold exposure an individual has the more severe the symptoms can become. With a high mold exposure level, late symptoms can include:
- Blindness
- Brain Damage
- Memory Loss
- Bleeding Lungs
- Cancer
- Death
Seek immediate professional treatment if you are experiencing advanced to late symptoms of mold exposure. Mold exposure can be extremely dangerous so it’s important to address mold infestation to minimize damage on your home and health. Contact a professional mold inspection company like DCM Environmental Testing at 617-481-5782 to inspect and test for mold infestation in your home or businesses today!
