Mold Exposure Symptoms: Why Mold Could Be Making You Sick Indoors

Feeling sick at home or in the office?  While a number of factors can contribute to your health indoors, it’s important to rule out if mold is the reason.  How can you know for sure? Consider what mold exposure symptoms or allergies there are and the possible consequences it could have on a person’s health.

How Mold Exposure Affects Each Person Differently
When moisture problems occur and mold growth results, there are different reactions a person can be feeling as a result. For instance, bee stings pose a great risk for persons with a history of allergic reactions. However, others with bee stings may only suffer a minor irritation. The possibility of different levels of mold exposure sensitivity must always be considered when evaluating potential health risks.

All molds have the potential to cause health effects. Through the production of allergens, irritants, and perhaps toxins, molds can affect the wellbeing of building occupants and remediation workers. This is another reason why reactions from individuals exposed to mold and the severity they are subjected to can vary. It’s based on the types and concentrations of molds present, the duration of the exposure and the sensitivity and age of the individual(s) exposed.

To learn of the specific mold exposure symptoms and who is most at risk, read our full article on our website.