A headache is one of the most common things people complain
about. This pain or discomfort felt in the area of the head
or neck is a burden which people of many ages experience.
One of the factors that contribute to headaches is stress.
Because stress is often a given in the workplace, it is
no surprise why the office is one where usually experiences
the most painful of headaches. However, stress at work may
not be that which triggers one's headache. Molds may be
the culprit, especially since headaches are one of the common
mold exposure symptoms.
People should know that mold exposure is
something that is not to be taken lightly. Exposure to mold,
even for just a short period of time, can have consequences
on one's health. In fact, mold exposure is so serious that
insurance companies pay more than a billion dollars a year
for mold related claims. It is important for everybody to
know what the mold exposure symptoms are so that they can
know if and when they are faced with a potential mold problem.
The most common mold exposure symptoms are
similar to allergy symptoms. These include sneezing, runny
nose, coughing, wheezing, the tearing and redness of eyes,
skin irritation as well as the aforementioned headache. These
symptoms become evident after short-term exposure to mold;
they often go away after the individual has left the mold
contaminated area. Asthma can also be considered as a symptom
to mold exposure, since mold or mold spores can trigger asthma
attacks.
The longer a person's exposure is to mold,
the worse the symptoms are. Prolonged exposure to mold results
in more serious conditions, which include the following: fever,
fatigue, difficulty in breathing, nausea, diarrhea, loss of
appetite as well as memory loss. As for the worst mold exposure
symptoms, these include cancer, particularly of the lungs.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has confirmed that there is
indeed a link between mold exposure and respiratory problems.
Meanwhile, there are also sources that claim that exposure
to mold results in brain damage or death. While exposure to
mold is dangerous for everyone, it is most perilous for those
individuals with compromised immune systems.
Molds are able to compromise a person's health
because they are toxigenic. What this means is that molds
can produce toxins, specifically mycotoxins, which are poisonous
substances. Mold themselves, however, are not toxic or poisonous.
It is extremely important that if you or
even anyone you know is experiencing these types of symptoms
and may have mold in their surroundings that you not only
contact a physician but also a mold remediation specialist
to rectify the issue.
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