Inhalation exposure to mold indoors can cause health
effects in some people. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause
allergic reactions), irritants, and, in some cases, potentially toxic
substances or chemicals (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores
may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Mold does not have to be
alive to cause an allergic reaction. Dead or alive, mold can cause allergic
reactions in some people.
Allergic reactions to mold are common and can be
immediate or delayed. Repeated or single exposure to mold, mold spores, or mold
fragments may cause non-sensitive individuals to become sensitive to mold, and
repeated exposure has the potential to increase sensitivity. Allergic responses
include hay fever-like symptoms such as headache, sneezing, runny nose, red
eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Molds can cause asthma attacks in people with
asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, molds can irritate the eyes,
skin, nose, throat, and lungs of individuals whether or not they are allergic
to mold.
When mold grows indoors, the occupants of a building may
begin to report odors and a variety of symptoms including headaches, difficulty
breathing, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and aggravated asthma symptoms.
If You See Signs of Mold, Contact
SERVPRO of Great Neck/Port Washington
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(516) 767-9600
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