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Mold is found all around us. It is present both inside our houses and places of work, as well as outdoors. Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing in considerable amounts. Molds do have the potential to cause health problems. Many common molds such as Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, as with Stachybotrys Chartarum, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).
Inhaling or touching any kind of mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions. Allergic responses include hay fever-like symptoms, asthma attacks, and/or irritation to the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. Research on mold and its health effects is on going.
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. Proper testing is required to determine exactly what you are being exposed to.
We, at T&M Hazardous Waste Management, have performed mold-related Indoor Air Quality services for hospitals, health care institutions, local government agencies, school districts, insurance providers, commercial property management firms, commercial property owners and residential property owners. To date, we have performed approximately 400 Microbial Investigations and have served as consultant on approximately 150 Mold Remediation Projects.
We would appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. And please feel free to call us (tel: 559-435-2331) with any Mold related questions or concerns you may have.
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