Health Hazards of Mold in Your Home

After a busy hurricane season in Southwest Florida, we're finding a lot of homes with water damage that has lead to mold growth. Exposure to mold can cause a variety of health issues.  Many people don't realize that mold can make you extremely sick. In today's blog, Catalyst Mold Solutions discusses some of the health hazards associated with the presence of mold in your home.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, all molds have the potential to cause ill health. The severity of the illness depends on the type of mold present, the extent of your exposure, your age and general health and your existing sensitivities or allergies.

Respiratory Issues


The most common health issues associated with mold exposure are respiratory issues. Symptoms of mold exposure can include:
  • Nasal and sinus congestion 
  • Chronic coughing and sneezing
  • Sore throat 
  • Irritation to the eyes
  • Chest tightness
  • Difficulty breathing 
  • Asthma, or exacerbation of it
  • Nose bleeds
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Persistent headaches
  • Itchy rashes
  • Joint pain
  • Chronic fatigue
Unfortunately, a lot of people end up treating these symptoms rather than getting to the root of the problem. For those allergic to mold, the symptoms can become much worse, and include nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose. One of the challenges of diagnosing a mold allergy is that reactions are variable from person to person. 


Major Medical Problems

More severe symptoms can be seen in people who've experienced continuous exposure to mold. Studies done on patients suffering from mold exposure showed a variety of major medical problems including:
  • Muscle and joint pain 
  • Headaches
  • Anxiety 
  • Depression 
  • Memory Loss
  • Visual disturbances
  • Immune system disturbances 
  • Fatigue 
  • GI problems
  • Shortness of breath 
  • Blood vessel fragility
  • Hemorrhage from tissues or lungs
  • Liver damage 
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Tremors 
  • Loss of coordination
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Kidney Toxicity 
  • Infertility 
  • Changes in reproductive cycles 
  • Immunosuppression 
While these major health problems are due to prolonged exposure to mold conditions, people should be aware of these dangerous effects.

As you can see, there are a variety of different possible outcomes in regards to your health and mold exposure. Therefore, you can see the importance of addressing any mold issues as soon as possible, whether you have a mold allergy or not. If you suspect mold in your home, contact Florida's best mold removal company to schedule mold testing. Catalyst Mold Solutions is your permanent solution to mold! Give us a call at 866-343-6653.

Catalyst Mold Solutions: Your Permanent Solution to Mold! 


Catalyst Mold Solutions
1217 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 866-343-6653

Location: Cape Coral, FL, USA

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