Mold Exposure Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment Options

MOLD EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS, TESTS, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

These days, it seems that you can’t go for more than a few weeks without hearing about black mold, mold and mildew in the home, and all the dangers associated with it. Despite this constant stream of information, many articles – often appearing in general home or lifestyle publications – fail to provide sufficient detail or information about the topic. They sensationalize the threat, without telling you the true risks, symptoms of mold exposure you need to be aware of, how to test for black mold (or any other kind of mold), and what treatment and remediation options are the best choice. In fact, they may only focus on “black mold”, leading most people to believe the only kind of mold to worry about is that which looks black, which is patently untrue. 2

HOW CAN YOU TEST FOR MOLD IN YOUR HOME? If you suspect a mold infestation in your home, the first thing you should do is undertake a preliminary inspection yourself. Look for signs of mold growth, especially in areas that have a high humidity (basements, attics, and bathrooms are most common). Just because you don’t see any visible mold or mildew growth does not mean it’s not growing behind walls, under sinks or counters, or elsewhere, either. Don’t fall into the trap of many consumers, who only concern themselves with black mold, searching for things like, “how to test for black mold” online. Any mold or mildew can be harmful, and it’s fairly impossible – even with over-the- counter kits, or kits purchased online – to properly identify what mold might be growing in your home without laboratory testing. 3

WHAT HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY MOLD? Mold exposure and the resulting heath problems it may cause will vary based on individual health factors, as well as the types of mold involved in the exposure, and the length of time or amount of exposure. The most common reactions are usually constrained to the primary routes of exposure, meaning respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and fungal infections of the lungs, mouth, throat, ears, sinuses, or similar. Allergy symptoms are by far the most common response to mold exposure, both acute and chronic. More severe mold exposure symptoms, especially respiratory symptoms, are most common in individuals who already have asthma or other respiratory problems, or a suppressed or deficient immune system. 2

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