It is a misconception among people that fungus in the home is not worth the cost and inconvenience it would take to remove
. For them it is enough to treat problems spots as they arise with a surface cleaner and to maintain the idea that it is not doing them too much harm. This cannot be further from the truth as the problem spreads it becomes more difficult to remove and the health effects can be deadly.
There is no cost too high to prevent devastating health effects and that is why it is important to get a thorough, professional mold removal. If occasional spots of fungus seem to appear in the house ask yourself if you have experienced any of these symptoms.
Allergies
Sneezing and itchy watery eyes are often written off as seasonal allergies. Most people experience an allergy to the Aspergillus or Stachybotrys spores that are the problem. Poor indoor air quality allows these to grow in warm damp spots and occasionally they release spores that cause these symptoms.
Headaches
If you have a headache or fatigue that seems to never go away when you are home you may be exposed. A good indication that you need mold removal is that you will have debilitating headaches while at home but that they will clear up shortly after leaving the home.
Sinus Problems
Sinus problems, often called sinusitis, involve everything from a runny nose to stuffiness and on to mucus producing coughs and fever. Often it is pretty late in exposure but if this stuffiness or pain results in nose bleeds or blackish discharge means the home should be checked to see if it is necessary to have mold removal.
These are just three of the most common symptoms. In fact there are a variety of symptoms that could be indicative of a problem. They include:
Breathing Problems
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Hair Loss
Weight Loss
Ear Infections and Other Infections
As you can see it is hard to know if these are just common illnesses caused by infections or viruses or if they point to something more dangerous. For this reason if there is any suspicion that your home may need mold removal or if any of these symptoms become chronic, that is they don't go away, or occur in conjunction with each other you should call a mold removal specialist. They will be able to not only remediate the problem but also help install preventative measures and recommend courses of action that will help prevent future outbreaks.