| Millions of people's health is affected every year | | | | result in:o chronic bronchitiso learning disabilitieso |
| by invisible spores that usually reside in their | | | | mental deficiencieso heart problemso cancero |
| homes. These invisible hazards are certain types | | | | multiple sclerosiso chronic fatigueo lupuso |
| of molds. While certain molds are completely | | | | fibromyalgiao rheumatoid arthritiso multiple |
| harmless, such as mold that grows on bread, | | | | chemical sensitivityo bleeding lungs |
| there are some airborne molds that can be | | | | If symptoms such as breathing difficulties, |
| deadly. Some people might suspect that their | | | | memory and hearing loss, hearing loss, dizziness, |
| homes may contain dangerous molds because | | | | flu-like symptoms or acid reflux occur, medical |
| of:o leaky roofso water-damaged wallso flood | | | | help should be sought out immediately. The first |
| damageo inadequate ventilationo old, overused | | | | step to recovering from illness due to hazardous |
| window unitso old, leaky central air unitso | | | | molds is leaving the contaminated area. Promptly |
| water-logged basements or atticso faulty vent | | | | leaving the contaminated area, whether it is a |
| and filtration systems | | | | home or a work place, is of utmost importance |
| While there are indicators that a home might be | | | | as the symptoms and type of resulting disorders |
| mold-infested, many victims do not realize that | | | | or diseases become increasingly worse with |
| their home contains harmful molds until they | | | | prolonged exposure. If the sick individual continues |
| come down with serious symptoms. | | | | to stay in the contaminated place, he or she may |
| Symptoms of Harmful Mold Exposure | | | | have irreversible illnesses. The chance of getting |
| Hazardous molds are usually referred to as toxic | | | | better completely depends on the amount of |
| molds but this term is a bit misleading as it is not | | | | time the mold-exposure was over and how good |
| actually the mold itself that is toxic, it is actually | | | | the body is at fighting off the effects of toxic |
| the secondary metabolites in the air that produce | | | | mold. |
| toxins. These metabolites are called mycotoxins. | | | | While it can be very difficult for the resident to |
| The mycotoxins can cause an array of diseases | | | | detect toxic mold, landlords have a legal |
| and disorders. Most people experience basic | | | | responsibility to provide a healthy living space and |
| allergy symptoms when around non-toxic mold, | | | | should pay for regular inspections of their |
| but exposure to molds such as Stachybotrys or | | | | property. For more information on toxic molds, |
| Chaetomium can be deadly. These molds can | | | | visit Green Bay Area Lawyers. |