How to Learn the Symptoms of Mold Exposure
Learn the facts about mold., Recognize the early symptoms., Be alert to the advanced symptoms.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Learn the facts about mold.
Molds are fungi that flourish in damp and warm environments, both inside and outside.
Mold is most likely to be found in your basement, kitchen or bathroom, and the best way to control and to prevent mold from growing is to control the moisture in your home.
Mold can, however, grow on anything with a high cellulose content, such as paper and wood, and it can grow outside on organic materials, such as compost. -
Step 2: Recognize the early symptoms.
There are many symptoms of mold exposure, so if you do have moisture problems in your home, you should consider mold as a primary culprit.
The most common symptoms of mold exposure are similar to allergy symptoms:
Watery eyes Sneezing Skin disorders (such as itching, redness and open sores that don’t heal) Headaches , Prolonged exposure to mold is dangerous, and symptoms will become increasingly serious the longer you are exposed.
If you or anyone in your household experiences the following symptoms, mold could be the cause:
Nose bleeds Difficulty breathing Nausea Constant headaches Unexplained fatigue Lack of appetite and unexplained weight loss Vomiting and diarrhea Swollen glands (neck and armpit) Respiratory infections -
Step 3: Be alert to the advanced symptoms.
Detailed Guide
Molds are fungi that flourish in damp and warm environments, both inside and outside.
Mold is most likely to be found in your basement, kitchen or bathroom, and the best way to control and to prevent mold from growing is to control the moisture in your home.
Mold can, however, grow on anything with a high cellulose content, such as paper and wood, and it can grow outside on organic materials, such as compost.
There are many symptoms of mold exposure, so if you do have moisture problems in your home, you should consider mold as a primary culprit.
The most common symptoms of mold exposure are similar to allergy symptoms:
Watery eyes Sneezing Skin disorders (such as itching, redness and open sores that don’t heal) Headaches , Prolonged exposure to mold is dangerous, and symptoms will become increasingly serious the longer you are exposed.
If you or anyone in your household experiences the following symptoms, mold could be the cause:
Nose bleeds Difficulty breathing Nausea Constant headaches Unexplained fatigue Lack of appetite and unexplained weight loss Vomiting and diarrhea Swollen glands (neck and armpit) Respiratory infections
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