- Allergies
- Irritation of the eye nose and throat
- Arthritic-like aches
- Loss of memory
- Asthma
- Nausea
- Balance loss
- Restlessness
- Bloody noses
- Sinus congestion
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- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Depression
- Upper respiratory distress
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Flu like symptoms
- kin rashes
- Chronic headaches
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Listed are just a few of the health issues that we can be afflicted with being exposed to mold. If you have a weakened immune system, respiratory condition, are pregnant, elderly, or an infant or child, you have a greater risk of complications.
While some molds are harmless, others produce toxic substances that when exposed to them can cause a variety of health issues. Fungal infections and allergies are well documented. Persons with asthma and or respiratory issues have a high rate of side effects from mold such as wheezing, irritated glands, trouble breathing, stuffy nose, or itchy throat. If mold exposure is known or suspected and an otherwise healthy person becomes ill with unusual symptoms after being exposed, consult your family physician.
 Some of the common indoor molds that can cause allergies and sickness are Penicillium, Stachybotrys, Fusarium, and Aspergillus. There are no treatments for the side effects of mold exposure. The only true remedy is to rid the area of mold and prevent any future growth. The most important step in remediating the affected area is to effectively correct the reason for the intrusion.
There are no real guidelines as to what levels of mold are safe as it affects everyone differently. The scientific community is all over the board on the issue. Due to the resilience and fast reproduction of mold spores, it is vital to control mold growth on first sight.
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