Got Mold?
The ONLY way to tell if youo have mold is to get a Mold Assessment. A mold assessment is an inspection that involves taking both air and swab samples and sending them to a lab for analysis to determine if the interior living space has molds of concern. It starts with a visual inspection of the home for any signs of water damage, water intrusion, fungal growth and/or high humidity. FLIR infra red technology assists in this review. Once the lab has reviewed the samples, they publish a report of their findings. This report is used to generate a “Mold Assessment” report. In this report you should expect to find the types of molds present along with their known allergic potential, the extend of the mold problem, the probable origin of the molds and a protocol (directions) on how to remediate the issue.
What are common symptoms of mold exposure?
Common symptoms of mold exposure are sneezing, wheezing, congestion, headache, difficulty breathing, dry cough, throat irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, nasal congestion and shortness of breath. Other allergic reactions include hay fever, asthma, hypersensitivity and pneumonitis. The only way to determine if there is a mold issue is to get a Mold Assessment.
Who is allergic to mold?
Anyone can be allergic to any type of mold. The most susceptible to have adverse reactions to mold are kids, the elderly and anyone with an immune deficiency.