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(#12) Swelling
From Quora user National Water Restoration:
About one in three people are allergic to mold in varying degrees of severity. For some, it can cause or aggravate asthma symptoms. In the young or old, it can have even more damaging health effects, creating symptoms like respiratory problems, swelling, and in extreme cases, [loss of life].
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(#5) Memory Loss
From Quora user Russ Palmer:
Exposure to mold in buildings and homes can cause serious health issues. The symptoms include runny nose, headaches, rashes and fatigue. There are psychiatric symptoms as well such as memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, and trouble concentrating. It can cause more serious health problems such as neurological conditions and respiratory problems. The effects of mold are more hazardous to people with weak respiratory and immune systems. Mold exposure has also been found to be associated with cancer. Thus, it is necessary to get rid of mold from your home as soon as possible.
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(#6) Eye Infections
From Quora user Clint Richardson:
There may be a stinging sensation as if an insect were biting you. You may feel as if you have parasites as mold affects the nervous system.
Long after you have treated the infection with anti-fungal medication, the mycotoxins can remain and tend to collect in the leg tissue causing soreness and in extreme cases the inability to walk.
A small percentage of people can develop eye infections, which can be treated with itraconazole for 7-10 days.
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(#10) Asthma Attacks
From Quora user Victor Mankad:
People who are allergic to an indoor mold can experience year-round symptoms, like a sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, and more; for those who also have asthma, mold can trigger [their] asthma... People with a weakened immune system or a chronic lung condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can develop a serious infection in the lungs if they’re exposed to mold.
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(#11) Blindness
From Quora user Phil Clark:
The following Mold exposure symptoms are the most severe and are attributed to high levels of exposure: blindness, brain damage, long term memory loss, bleeding lungs, cancer, and [loss of life].
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(#3) Wheezing And Difficulty Breathing
From Quora user Victor Mankad:
Exposure to a large number of mold spores may cause allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, headache, and fatigue. Repeated exposure to mold can increase a person’s sensitivity, causing more severe allergic reactions. These problems are worse indoors, where mold causes indoor air quality problems. Certain molds, such as Stachybotrys and Aspergillus, can produce toxins called mycotoxins under certain conditions. Exposure to mycotoxins can cause more serious illness.
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Exposure to mold can be dangerous to humans, and it can damage areas or objects that grow in the home. People living in a damp and moldy environment for a long time can easily cause many health ailments. Some people are very sensitive to mold, which can cause nasal congestion, wheezing, red eyes, and other symptoms. Some people, such as those who are allergic to mold or have asthma, may have a stronger reaction.
Mold is very common in buildings and homes, and it is likely to cause health problems. Mold can produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases potentially toxic substances. The random tool lists 12 health ailments that are signs of mold growing in your home.
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