What can happen if you regularly inhale molds?

The angers of unknowingly breathing in molds. (Photo Credits)

You and your family could already be inhaling mold regularly even before you know or discover the existence of molds in your home.

In its website, US Air Purifiers say you could already be ill due to regularly inhaling molds even before you could see the physical signs of mold infestation in your residence.

“According to immunotoxicologist (mold expert) Dr. Jack Thrasher, mold may be present in 25 percent of homes in America and in 40 percent of schools — both places where children are likely to spend the majority of their time. Health problems associated with toxic mold inhalation are various and wide-ranging, from sore throat, rhinitis, muscle aches and fatigue to more alarming symptoms like erratic behavior, memory loss and pulmonary hemorrhage. The particles that are responsible for these symptoms are called mycotoxins, and they enter the body through the nose and mouth during inhalation and even occasionally through the eyes. They then make their way to the lungs, other organs and even the brain and take up residence there. One of the particularly menacing aspects of mycotoxins is that they are able to multiply in the body while simultaneously suppressing the immune system’s response, leaving the body defenseless against their attack.”

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Toxic Molds

Ehow.com also listed down the possible dangers of mold inhalation. Removing Mold

“Although most molds can cause some health problems, many do not harm healthy people if the exposure is moderate. However, black mold or toxic mold is a serious concern. This kind of mold is much harder to get rid of to the point that a home infested with it often has to be destroyed. Mold samples must be tested to know whether black mold is the issue. Symptoms of exposure include coughing blood, bloody nose, dizziness, nausea and anemia. If left unchecked or if a child or allergy sufferer is exposed to black mold, the effects can even include death.”

http://www.ehow.com/list_6012805_effects-breathing-mold-spores.html

Related Flood, Mold and Fire Remediation Services

What is even worse is that even pets can get various illnesses from molds in the home. Indoor Air Quality Assoc

“Mold spores enter pets’ bodies by inhalation in areas where mold is present. In most cases, mold develops in damp, warm and dark places, usually after a flooding occurred. It may be visible (on the exterior of walls) but it can also hide behind walls and underneath floors, where it’s difficult to detect or remove. If your home has experienced a flood, it’s best to call in a mold remediation company to inspect and eliminate any traces of mold if there are any.”

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