Things Worth Noting
Mold in damp homes often causes allergy-like symptoms: stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itchy/watery eyes, throat irritation, and skin rashes. People with asthma may have worse attacks, and prolonged exposure can lead to sinus problems or rare lung inflammation. Some report chronic fatigue, brain fog, headaches, joint pain, mood changes, digestive issues, and […]
Mold, a fungus thriving in damp areas, releases spores and mVOCs that trigger immune responses when inhaled. The immune system detects mold via receptors like Dectin-1, prompting neutrophils and mast cells to release histamine, cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-alpha), and leukotrienes, causing inflammation. This leads to allergies, asthma, sneezing, itchy eyes, and sinus issues. Mycotoxins like gliotoxin […]
Black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) is a toxic fungus that grows in damp, humid homes, releasing mold spores and mycotoxins that harm health. Exposure can cause allergies, asthma, chronic sinusitis, respiratory issues, and, in rare cases, neurological symptoms or infections, especially in children, the elderly, or immunocompromised people. Poor indoor air quality from water damage or […]