Water damage specialists release report on the dangers of black mold
–This week, Atascadero water damage restoration and mold restoration specialists Servpro released a report further examining the dangers of this common household problem. As winter weather brings more moisture to the Central Coast, the incidences of mold growth rapidly increase.
To view the report, click here or read below.
Black mold is a common household danger that many will at some point encounter, but there are many common misconceptions held about black mold and its toxicity.
What is black mold?
Stachybotyrs chartarum, more commonly known as black mold, is a toxic fungus that can cause several types of problems when the spores are inhaled. Neurological, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, and many other problems are not uncommon symptoms.
Neurological symptoms of black mold inhalation
Black mold can kill neurons in the brain and impair a person’s mental ability, causing a variety of mental and neurological problems, including:
- Hallucinations
- Brain fog
- Shock
- Disorientation
- Aggression
- Memory loss
- Seizures
Less severe symptoms consist of anxiety, dizziness, shaking, shortened attention span, and delayed reflexes.
Respiratory symptoms of black mold inhalation
Since black mold is a fungus, it is the toxic spores and mycotoxins that do a majority of the damage to the body, generally when they are inhaled. As a result, black mold takes a heavy toll on the respiratory system. Pulmonary hemorrhaging (bleeding of the lungs), bleeding gums, difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, swollen lungs, and nosebleeds are all notable symptoms of trichothecene mycotoxins that are lodged in the mucus membranes.
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Press release by Access Publishing, publisher of the A-Town Daily News, (805) 226-9890.
