The Dangers of Mold

Somewhat surprisingly to most people who think they are in the know, mold is not just a smelly inconvenience. Living with mold can actually be dangerous to the point of making people sick. There have been reported cases of all sorts of upper respiratory problems including nausea, coughing and just a general feeling of ill health. While hard core proof on the dangers of mold is hard to get, studies increasingly show that you really don't want to risk having mold around because time and again reports show all sorts of sick-related symptoms.

Indeed, it seems like Penicillium and Aspergillus (those molds typically living in the house), and Cladosporium (that can usually be found outdoors), should be avoided, as do often cause all sorts of problems that one wouldn't really want to deal with. There can be all sorts of reactions to all sorts of different types of mold. Even if one is not specifically allergic to these molds, one can react with irritable eyes (itchiness, soreness etc.), runny nose and other hay fever type symptoms. And in a worst case scenario, molds can expel mycotoxins which target all sorts of cells in the body and cause major problems like cancer, stillbirth and bleeding and infants. So with even the slightest danger of these issues, it is imperative that mold is dealt with immediately and professionally.

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