The warning signs of mold growing in your home or workplace are sometimes not seen but felt instead.

Although in general mold can usually be spotted, sometimes it grows in areas not visible to the naked eye and the only warning sign might be health problems. Mold has been linked to several health problems and not just in those that have a direct allergy to it. According to MoldSymptoms.org symptoms can range from common mild irritations to advanced 'life threatening' illnesses.


First, lets take a look at common signs and symptoms:

• Usual allergic reaction, such as:
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • watery, itchy eyes
  • itchy skin
  • redness and skin irritation
  • headache
  • wheezing
• Mold can irritate the mucus membranes of the eyes and respiratory system

Over an extended period of time and after continuous exposure, mold symptoms can become more serious and longer lasting. Due to mild early symptoms resembling that of ordinary allergies, it is easy to not readily think of mold as the trigger agent. Over time, symptoms may advance causing a person's health to decline.

Possible advanced symptoms of mold exposure over time include:

• Chronic headaches
• Nose bleeds
• Respiratory problems
• Chronic fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Short term memory loss
• Neurological disorders
• Asthma attacks
• Swollen glands
• Chronic sinus infections
• Chronic bronchitis
• Joint and/or muscle pain

Exposure to toxic molds such as, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, Trichoderma or Chaetomium, have been linked to the following severe symptoms:

• Learning disabilities
• Multiple sclerosis
• Heart problems
• Cancer
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Bleeding lungs
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple chemical sensitivity

Basic facts about mold

• Mold usually grows on organic surfaces that stay moist for at least 24 hours such as, wood, paper, carpet, drywall and rubber.
• Mold fragments or spores can be inhaled, contacted on the skin or ingested through moldy food.
• Recent studies have linked mold to the recent rise in asthma over the last 20 years.
• Some molds can grow in temperatures below freezing.
• Mold grows best in humidity over 60% and temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees.
• The amount of mold present to cause illness varies from person to person.
• Mold remediation should be done by a professional certified to remove mold.

For more information on mold, please visit HealthandEnergy.com.

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