WHAT IS MOLD?

They save lives, or cause death. They enhance the taste of some reputable cheeses and wines, or make food poisonous. They grow on logs, or invade books and bathrooms. The molds are everywhere. It may be that their spores are being introduced right now in your nasal passages.

Mold is not an animal and it is not a plant! It is an organism that is part of the kingdom fungi. For its survival, this one propels spores in the air which ends up being deposited throughout the home, it gathered in corners and then, huddles against nutrients (organic matter), await the humidity and in turn becomes mold. Other factors such as organic matter and oxygen provide the nutrients needed to grow.



ANYONE WHO IS EXPOSED TO MOLD SPORES CAN SUFFER THE HARMFUL EFFECTS THEY CAUSE TO HEALTH.

Children and seniors

People most vulnerable to mold include children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with auto immune illnesses; although it is important to note that despite your age or physical wellness, toxic mold is dangerous to all.

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THREE TYPES OF MOLD

Allergenic mold

Allergen molds usually do not endanger life, but can cause problems for people who suffer from allergies or asthma.

The most difficult is to determine the type of mold that triggers the reaction. Children tend to be particularly susceptible to mold allergies.

Pathogenic mold

Pathogenic molds can cause dangerous infections for those with weak immune systems.

This type of mold can cause hypersensitivity pneumonia, which is an acute reaction that resembles bacterial pneumonia.

Toxigenic mold

Toxigenic molds produce mycotoxins that make anyone sick. Indeed, they can be the cause of a weakening of the immune system as they can cause cancer.

Mycotoxins are chemical toxins found in or on the surface of mold spores, which can be harmful to the body when inhaled, ingestion or touched.

MOST COMMON INTERIOR MOLD

Cladosporium

is a very common outdoor fungus that can find its way indoors and grow on textiles, wood and other damp porous materials, this mold triggers hay fever and asthma symptoms.

Alternaria

is commonly found in your nose, mouth and upper respiratory tract and can cause allergic responses.

Stachybotrys

is extremely toxic, black mold that produces mycotoxins that can cause serious breathing difficulties and bleeding of the lungs. This can be found on wood or paper.

Aspergillus

is a very common outdoor fungus that can find its way indoors and grow on textiles, wood and other damp porous materials, this mold triggers hay fever and asthma symptoms.

Penicillium

is a very common species found on wallpaper, decaying fabric, carpet and fiber glass duct insulation. It is known for causing allergies and asthma. Some species produce, mycotoxins, one being the common antibiotic penicillin.