SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE
We at Tallahassee Mold Pros are experts at getting rid of mold in homes, businesses, schools, restaurants, and more. We aren’t doctors, but we’ve seen how mold may cause health problems firsthand. If you have unexplained symptoms or are thinking about testing for and getting rid of mold, this article has useful information to help you.
SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AROUND MOLD
- Nose that is stuffy or runny
- Sore or itchy throat
- Eyes that are red, runny, or itchy
- Wheezing or coughing
- Breathlessness
- Hives or skin rashes
- Skin that is swollen or inflamed
Mold allergies can show up in the same way as asthma. If you don’t have asthma but suddenly start coughing, gasping, and feeling like you’re going to die, you might have an allergy. If you don’t know of any allergies in your house, you should probably engage a business that can find and get rid of mold and mildew. We can also help you tidy up your home.
Your immune system is getting ready to fight off what it thinks are harmful substances or molecules. Your body makes all of these symptoms happen to get rid of the enemy as quickly as possible.
When a person with a mold allergy breathes in the spores, their immune system comes up with a way to protect the body from these small invaders. The antibodies fight each other, and that’s what causes all of these symptoms. When this happens, the person with allergies takes medicine that calms down the antibodies.
Mold may be quite sneaky, so anyone who has allergy symptoms for no reason should consult a doctor. Mold spores can be found practically anywhere, therefore almost everyone can come into touch with them, no matter what they do for a job. People who stay at home, kids, and the elderly might all be greatly affected. They might be exposed for longer periods of time than people who work outside the home for part of the day. Mold can grow anywhere there is enough moisture for it to grow quickly. This implies that mold can grow in your crawl area, attic, and HVAC unit. It may also grow nicely in plasterboard, carpet and even behind walls in frame.
IF YOU HAVE MOLD IN YOUR HOUSE WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Testing for various types of allergy is easy. Prick tests are widely available so that you can get tested for a multitude of substances such as mold spores, pet dander, various foods, pollen, bee venom and dust mites. Even if you don’t suspect mold spores in your house or workspace, you should ask to be tested, as you could easily be wrong about the presence of mold.
Mold allergy can start with only mild symptoms, but you shouldn’t ignore it, as it won’t go away by itself. Moreover, repeated exposure to the allergen is only going to worsen the situation. Your symptoms will be amplified with each new flare-up. Extremely severe symptoms such as suffocation and asthma attacks can be lethal, so you should seek medical attention as soon as you notice you have a running nose or a stubborn cold-like symptoms. Most colds go away within one or two weeks, so anything longer than that could be a sign of mold allergy.
If you suspect that your environment is causing your allergy symptoms, call Tallahassee Mold Pros for thorough testing. Peace of mind and the right information will make you feel better. Then you will feel even better when we complete your remediation.
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