The Many Dangers Of Mold In The Home

By on July 14, 2016

Apartments and homes in Japan are frequently plagued by mold. This is particularly true in the summer, when the climate is quite humid and in the winter, when condensation creates excess moisture inside homes.

Mold can appear all over the home, but it is most commonly found around windows and in bathrooms.

Although most people wipe away mold as soon as they see it, they may want to consider taking additional precautions. The presence of mold can cause an array of adverse health effects, including skin and eye irritation, sore throats, coughing, and wheezing. In addition, some types of mold have been linked to deadly and dangerous health issues.

Japan is home to one of the most potent and threatening groups of mold in the world – stachybotrys or black mold. Several varieties of black mold have been found in Japan and all of them have been shown to cause health problems. Another dangerous type of mold, aspergillus (kouji kabi), can also appear in Japanese homes.

Black mold produces trichothecene mycotoxins, which can destroy neurons in the brain. Exposure to these toxins can seriously impair a person’s mental abilities. Breathing in these mycotoxins can also cause a number of respiratory issues. If mold spores enter a person’s eyes, it can damage their vision. If it comes in contact with the skin, irritation will occur.

Because black mold isn’t always readily visible, people should be aware of the symptoms associated with black mold exposure. If someone in a household shows these systems, they should see a doctor immediately. The home should also be tested for the presence of mold.

Some of the mental symptoms associated with black mold include confusion, disorientation and slower reflexes. In more severe cases, a sufferer may experience memory loss or hallucinations. Some people become aggressive when exposed to black mold or demonstrate a dramatic change in personality.

Other symptoms of black mold exposure include coughing, sore throats, eye inflammation, and the feeling of something crawling in the skin. In the most serious cases, a sufferer may experience a pulmonary hemorrhage, which can cause bleeding in the lungs. However, most people will experience bleeding gums before those kinds of symptoms occur.

Although the issues caused by aspergillus are not as serious as the ones linked with stachybotrys, exposure to this mold can still cause a number of health issues. Symptoms of aspergillus exposure include a loss of appetite and the presence of mucus after a cough.

To keep mold from building up in a home, families should purchase a dehumidifier or joshitsuki. This should be kept in any room that can not be heated regularly. Running the joshitsuki should keep water from depositing on the windows.

Families should also take care to wipe away moisture from windows when it appears. A condensation removing wiper can be purchased at most Japanese stores. These wipers will collect the moisture from the windows and store it in the handle of the wiper. Windows will need to be wiped at least once a day in the winter and summer.

While these preventative measures can help families guard against mold, people should still keep a vigilant eye out for any health symptoms. The longer a person is exposed to mold, the more damage can do. If symptoms are caught quickly, however, a person may be able to avoid any long-term effects. Be sure to have your home tested for the presence of mold. If mold is found, a professional mold removal service should be called as they have been trained to remove the mold, safely and quickly.

Mold can be an annoyance, but it can also be a menace. Families should make sure that they are fully aware of the dangers of mold in the home. The more people know about toxic molds, the easier it will be for them to avoid being harmed by them.

R.S. Hall is the owner of several successful businesses and the publisher of http://www.moldremovalrescue.com which provides solutions for mold problems.

About R.S. Hall

R.S. Hall is the owner of several successful businesses and the publisher of http://www.moldremovalrescue.com which provides solutions for mold problems.