Mold allergy symptoms. Black mold symptoms

One of the worst problems at home, is mold. The presence of mold is a sign of a problem - excessive moisture, leaking pipes or poor construction. Mold can harm not only your home but also your health.

  Can you think of those nasty spots that usually appear on the walls and ceiling and fret the plaster? Yes, it is mold! Mold are parasitic lower organisms (type of fungus) that grow on any surface, as long as there is plenty of moisture and plenty of oxygen. Although they are part of the natural environment, they can not be classified as either plant or as a species, reproduce by spores (which are not visible to the naked eye and are carried by air) and eat all organic and inorganic material (wood, latex, construction materials, wallpapers, leaves, etc.).

There are several types of mold. One of them is black.
Stachybotrys Chartarum - Black Mold is a greenish-black fungus distributed worldwide. It grows particularly well in a material with high cellulose content, such as straw, hay, wet leaves, dry walling, carpeting, wall wallpaper, fiber boards, ceiling tiles and thermal insulation. This fungus may cause some black mold symptoms for allergy. Be careful!

Fungi (mold), before drying, is wet and slightly oily to the touch. There are about 15 species of Stachybotrys, which can be found everywhere worldwide. This toxic mold grows in areas where the relative humidity is above 55%. Inhaling even dry mold of this kind causes many different types of respiratory problems.

How does mold affect on health?
Mold releases allergenic substances (which can cause serious allergic reactions), other irritants for the body and in some cases toxic substances. For people with sensitive senses inhalation of spores or touching moldy area can also cause allergy. Provoke asthma attacks in people with asthma also irritate the skin, throat, eyes, nose and lungs (even in non-allergic people).


Mold allergy symptoms

Symptoms of an allergic reaction caused by mold are fever, catarrh, bloodshot eyes, even rashes. Sometimes it can occur immediately, but sometimes it can be slow. If you start to experience frequent headaches, fatigue or your sinusitis efforts, also look better home for mold

We can protect against mold spores and prevent allergic reaction of the body if we observe the following recommendations:
• There should be regular airing of the premises, especially those where the humidity is high, including bathroom, kitchen, laundry.
• Limit the sources of indoor moisture.
• Regularly clean and take measures against mold on the walls.
• The unused housing, temporary and village houses, villas, chalets, there is greater presence of mold spores in the air. Adequate ventilation and possibly cleaning is required before arrival.
• Air conditioner filters should be cleaned and replaced regularly as they not only become a source of mold, but also they are means that disperses spores and harmful microorganisms.
• In the presence of indoor plants regular care is required. Over watering is unfavorable option for flowers and their owners.
• It is advisable not to leave food.