{"id":418,"date":"2015-05-10T16:12:34","date_gmt":"2015-05-10T16:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2016-01-18T16:28:00","modified_gmt":"2016-01-18T16:28:00","slug":"yes-health-problems-caused-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/2015\/05\/yes-health-problems-caused-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes, These Health Problems are Caused by Mold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There continues to be significant confusion on the subject of mold in the home and its impact on home residents. If you\u2019re still unsure on how mold makes you sick,\u00a0it\u2019s important to complete research on the latest studies in the field. Within this article, we\u2019ll explore the impact that mold in your\u00a0home can have on the health of those living inside the property.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Immunological Problems<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Mold can cause significant immunological reactions, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. We also know that contact with mold spores can cause the skin condition dermatitis. Researchers widely believe that these conditions are due to the immune response to fungal agents. Among the most common allergic reactions caused by mold are cough, congestion, and runny nose. These types of health issues can occur whether you have been exposed within the home or through exposure within an office setting.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Toxic Health Effects<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The toxic effect that mold can have on human health is represented by numerous health symptoms. For example, you might suffer fatigue, headaches and nausea as a result of exposure to mold. However, some might find it difficult to outline their symptoms. And the information from the latest\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moldremediationguidelines.com\/mold_remediation_guidelines_health_issues.html\">Mold Remediation Guidelines\u00a0<\/a>points to this lack of clarity on illness symptoms:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of the symptoms related to fungal exposure are non-specific, such as discomfort, inability to concentrate, and fatigue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The more prolonged your\u00a0exposure to mold, the more severe your\u00a0symptoms are likely to become. For example, some have reported suffering the abrupt onset of fever symptoms and respiratory issues in the hours following an exposure event. Some studies have\u00a0also linked\u00a0mold with\u00a0pulmonary hemorrhage\/hemosiderosis in infants less than six months old. This highlights the importance of effective mold analysis and removal for all family homes.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>People in immunosuppressed conditions have been known to contract infectious diseases as a result of direct mold exposure. For example, Aspergillosis has been known to be caused by mold exposure. However, most healthy people are unlikely to suffer these types of effects.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Who is Most at Risk of Mold\u2019s Health Effects?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider not just how mold makes you sick, but also how it impacts\u00a0those in and around your\u00a0home. Children less than 12-months-of-age and those recovering from recent surgery are more likely to suffer\u00a0from mold-related health problems. Should a mold issue be discovered in your\u00a0property, it\u2019s important that those most at-risk are removed until the remediation process has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>By gaining a greater understanding on the ways in which\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/services\">mold makes you sick<\/a>, you can become\u00a0better prepared to protect your\u00a0family against mold\u2019s long-term effects. To learn more, contact your local mold remediation company directly.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do You Suspect You Have Mold? \u00a0Consider a Professional Inspection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Mold is a problem that can have lasting negative health consequences for those living within the property. Identifying whether you have mould isn\u2019t a simple process, and you can\u2019t take any chances.<br \/>\nAt Assurance Environmental Inspection Services, we have conducted hundreds of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/mold-inspection\">mold inspections<\/a>, both before and after <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/mold-removal\">mold is removed<\/a>. \u00a0We provide a detailed report that outlines our findings including interpretation of laboratory analysis, corrective measures and recommendations. \u00a0Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/about\">about our qualifications<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/request\">request a quote<\/a> to learn about how we can help you deal with any mould you may have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There continues to be significant confusion on the subject of mold in the home and its impact on home residents. If you\u2019re still unsure on how mold makes you sick,\u00a0it\u2019s important to complete research on the latest studies in the &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/2015\/05\/yes-health-problems-caused-mold\/\">Read More <span class=\"meta-nav\">&raquo;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=418"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":419,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/418\/revisions\/419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.assuranceenvironmental.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}