| There are different types of mold that can grow and | | | | control the humidity level before it becomes a |
| develop, and black mold is one of these types. It can | | | | problem. |
| often be hard to tell when you have a black mold | | | | As well you are more apt to symptoms of black |
| problem however there are certain signs and | | | | mold if you have had any water or pipe leaks in your |
| symptoms of black mold poisoning that you can | | | | home, as mold needs moisture in order to grow and |
| watch out for. Mold is a microscopic organism that | | | | thrive. Many mold problems originate as a result of |
| grows in damp or moist environments, and there are | | | | some kind of water intrusion, and this especially |
| about 200,000 types of harmless mold, but there are | | | | includes those that are not resolved and taken care |
| also various forms of toxic mold which can be | | | | of promptly. |
| incredibly dangerous to your health. A handful of mold | | | | How to Stay Away from Black Mold: |
| types are dangerous and present a serious health | | | | Black mold and a few other types of mold product |
| threat if they take hold and multiply in your home. | | | | Volatile Organic Compounds which are known as |
| These molds interfere will cell and DNA function, and | | | | being the cause of the typical mold or musty look |
| this can result in serious health problems. | | | | and feel that is commonly associated with fungal |
| Warning Signs of black Mold: | | | | contamination indoors. Exposure to high levels of |
| There are many different types of mold. There is | | | | these compounds may result in irritating the mucous |
| black mold, white mold, brown mold and more. They | | | | membranes and as well the central nervous system |
| are commonly named due to the color that they are. | | | | and this can result in leading to certain symptoms |
| This is often immediately mistaken for the deadly | | | | such as headaches, decreased attention span, |
| mold that produces mycotoxins. Not all black molds | | | | difficulty in concentration and dizziness. |
| produces mycotoxins but most Stacybotrys Atra | | | | If at any point you experience any signs or |
| mold is colored black. | | | | symptoms of black mold, you are going to have to |
| If you live in an area with a particularly high level of | | | | make sure that you get in to see your doctor as |
| humidity, then you are much more apt to suffer | | | | soon as possible, so that they can do a full |
| from symptoms of black mold, because the outdoor | | | | examination and make a proper diagnosis. If you |
| humidity affects indoor humidity levels, and humidity | | | | have been exposed to mold, especially toxic mold, |
| creates a perfect environment for toxic mold growth. | | | | then you will most likely have some sort of |
| This is why in addition to using humidity sensors to | | | | treatment method recommended to you that you |
| test the moisture level in your home you should also | | | | will have to follow in order for your symptoms to be |
| run dehumidifiers and other products in order to | | | | eliminated or at least relieved. |