Mould Allergy

Mould growth in buildings whether home or commercial, can lead to a variety of health issues including mould allergy.

Moulds are widely distributed, commonly found in household and work place dust.

Mould can cause serious health problems, triggering respiratory and hayfever like symptoms. You may find that you start sneezing or wheezing when you go into a basement or damp room with old, stored papers and clothes, you are possibly reacting to mould spores.

Symptoms caused by mould allergy are watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, phlegm in throat, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing. In extremely rare cases, over-exposure to mould may result in bucal mould growth leading to death by asphyxiation.

People with chronic allergic reactions encounter shortness of breath, coughing mucus, or in some cases, develop lung diseases. This is because airborne mould spores are very tiny, enabling them to easily invade delicate membranes of the nose and upper respiratory tract.

Some moulds also produce mycotoxins that can pose serious health risks to humans and animals. Some studies claim that exposure to high levels of mycotoxins can lead to neurological problems and in some cases death. Prolonged exposure, such as daily workplace exposure, may be particularly harmful. Research on the health effects of mould has not been conclusive.

The term “toxic mould” refers to moulds that produce mycotoxins, such as Stachybotrys chartarum, and not to all moulds in general.

Mould in the home can usually be found in damp, dark or steam filled areas such as the bathroom or kitchen, cluttered storage areas, recently flooded areas, basement areas, plumbing spaces, areas with poor ventilation and outdoors in humid environments.

Green houses, antique shops, saunas, sleeping bags, holiday cottages and hotel rooms are sources of increased mould exposure. Car air conditioners may harbour mould.

Various practices can be followed to mitigate mould issues in your home, the most important of which is

- reduce and eliminate moisture levels that can facilitate mould growth by finding the source of moisture.
- removal of affected materials to eliminate mould
- improve natural light and ventialtion to prevent mould growth

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