Mould

Mould contamination is extensive, it can cause very high and persistent airborne spore and mould fragment exposures. Persons exposed in this way can become sensitized and develop allergies to the mould or other serious health problems.

Mould can damage your building in severe cases as well as your furnishings, such as carpets,sofers and cabinets. Clothes and shoes in damp closets can become soiled. In time, unchecked mould growth can cause serious damage to the structural elements in your home.

Moulds produce health effects through inflammation, allergy, toxicity or, rarely – infection. Allergic reactions (often referred to as hay fever) are most common following mould exposure.

Typical symptoms that mould-exposed persons report (alone or in combination) include:

• Respiratory problems, such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, plus the shortness of breath.
• Nasal and sinus congestionEye irritation (burning, watery, or reddened eyes)
• Dry, hacking cough
• Nose or throat irritation
• Skin rashes or irritationHeadaches, memory problems, mood swings, depression
• Nosebleeds, body aches and pains, and fevers.

These more serious symptoms are now widely reported as associated with mould cases and are mostly linked to mycotoxin exposure.