Mold is found all around us. It is present both inside our homes, at our places of work, as well as outdoors. Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp surface and begin growing exponentially. Molds do have the potential to cause health problems.

Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause adverse reactions in both those that are allergic and those that are not. If you can see mold, water damage, or moisture, or you can smell mold-like odors, there is at least some increased health risk for both sensitized and non-sensitized individuals. Some of the health effects that are consistently associated with indoor dampness and molds include:

• Causation of new asthma cases
• Asthma attacks in those already afflicted
• Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, congested nose, or runny nose)
• Upper respiratory symptoms, such as stuffy or congested nose or sinuses, sore throat
• Lower respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or cough
• Respiratory infections such as acute bronchitis
• Eye irritation (burning, watery, or reddened eyes)
• Eczema and skin rashes or irritation
  
  

If you are having a mold related problem or think that you might be having health effects related to mold growth in an indoor environment, we recommend having that area tested by a certified and experienced professional.

At T&M Hazardous Waste Management, we have performed mold-related Indoor Air Quality services for Hospitals, Health Care Facilities, Local Government Agencies, School Districts, Insurance Providers, Property Management Firms, and Residential Property Owners. To date, we have performed over 2,500 Microbial Investigations and have served as consultant on over 500 Mold Remediation Projects.

We would appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please feel free to call us at (559) 435-2331 with any mold related questions or concerns you may have.

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