Certified Black Toxic Mold Inspection, Testing, Inspector, Columbus Ohio

Mold & The Dangerous Health Risks

Health Risks
Some people are more sensitive to mold than others. There does not have to be an extensive amount of mold in an area to affect certain people.

Infants
Children
Immune-compromised patients
Pregnant women
People who have respiratory problems
People with allergies or asthma
The elderly

Toxic Mold such as Stachybotrys and Memnoniella can cause serious and sometimes fatal health conditions. Remember that all molds can be harmful to your health, especially in your home and especially to people with allergies.

You may develop a skin rash.
Flu like symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, fever, headaches, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur.
Can induce serious respiratory problems.
Causes eye irritation.
May cause wheezing or shortness or breath.

People with chronic illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs.

Toxic Mold Exposure
Symptoms of black mold or toxic mold exposure may not seem life threatening at the onset. Over time more serious illnesses may develop.

Nasal Congestion
Irritation of the eyes
Inflammation of the sinuses
Irritation of the skin
Breathlessness
Headache
Runny nose
Fatigue
Cough
Sore throat
Hoarseness

More serious symptoms

Inflammation of the ear
Bleeding Lungs
Nose Bleeds
Memory Loss
Arthralgia (Pain in the joints without swelling)

Avoid conflicts of interest during a mold remediation project, take care in hiring Mold Contractors: The person who evaluates your property to tell you what (possible costly) cleanup work is needed should certainly not be the same person who is going to perform that work. Similarly, after a mold cleanup has been completed, the person who inspects and tests to certify that the work has been done properly should have no connection with the company who performed the cleaning. At Guardian Real Estate Inspections - serving Columbus Ohio and surrounding area, our Professional Mold Inspectors are certified in Industrial Hygiene Management, working as your advocate in all phases including the initial inspection, litigation, and final remediation.