Mold-Induced Health Problems
You’ve probably heard something about mold-related health concerns, but are you fully aware of just how serious mold-induced health issues can be? For some people, including infants and those with autoimmune conditions, exposure to even small amounts of mold can trigger serious health problems. Exposure to large amounts of mold, especially prolonged exposure, can cause serious illnesses in people of all ages, stages, and dispositions.
Mold is more than just unsightly and annoying; it poses a hazard to the health and wellbeing of every member of your household or workplace. While we are exposed to mold spores in the air every single day, an increase in the time or degree of exposure can cause a variety of health issues.
Mold-Related Health Problems
- Mold-related health problems can affect each individual differently, both in terms of severity and the symptoms that they experience.
- People who are more likely to be seriously affected by exposure to mold include:
- Infants and small children
- Elderly people
- People with pre-existing respiratory disorders, such as asthma
- People with disorders affecting the immune system, such as HIV or AIDS
- Reactions to mold exposure can include:
- Allergic reactions
- Skin rash or hives
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Runny or stuffed nose
- Red, itchy, or otherwise irritated eyes
- Sore throat
- Sinusitis (a sinus infection)
- Bronchitis (an infection of the bronchial tubes that lead to the lungs)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeding in the lungs, most common in infants exposed to mold)
- Asthma attacks
- Development of asthma or asthma-like symptoms in people not previously diagnosed with the disease
- Fever
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Depression
- Digestive issues
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
To prevent the exacerbation of mold-related health issues, we recommend calling SBG Environmental immediately and we’ll have a licensed professional assist you in finding and addressing any mold growth in your home or office.
Don’t wait until things get bad; call now to schedule an inspection so we can get rid of your mold problem before it gets out of control.