Mold and mildew are specific kinds of fungi that grow quickly when there is moisture indoors. When mold is growing in your home, it can lead to a wide range of sicknesses. The greater you and your family’s exposure to mold, the more complicated the symptoms are that may result. Illness from exposure to mold affects people in different ways and produces many different symptoms.
Take a look at some illnesses that you may experience as a result of mold growing in your home in Atlanta, GA.
Common Symptoms of Mold From Short Term Exposure
If you’re only exposed to mold for a brief period of time, these are the symptoms you’re most likely to experience: watery and itchy eyes, sneezing, red, irritated skin, and headaches.
Advanced Symptoms of Mold From Extended Exposure
This is not a complete list of symptoms from extended exposure, but includes the vast majority of the symptoms. Note that these symptoms grow more severe, the longer the person is exposed: nausea, headaches, fatigue, vomiting, hair loss, diarrhea, short term memory loss, sexual dysfunction, muscle and joint pain.
Most Severe Symptoms of Mold From High Levels of Exposure
Symptoms attributed to extreme exposure include cancer, death, brain damage, blindness, long term memory loss, and bleeding in the lungs. For even further information on mold and its hazards, download the free book, Mold Defeated, written by the Medical Specialists at the National Treatment Centers for Environmental Disease.
Ridding Your Home of Mold
There’s no reason for you or your family to suffer from any illnesses related to mold. With over 25 years of experience, we are your go to for Atlanta disaster repair services. We are also experts are cleaning up hazardous materials in homes. Contact our office today if you need assistance with mold removal in your home.
