05/29/2022
⛔️🚨⛔️🚨 Important information!!
⚠️Mold sets off allergy symptoms
“Mold spores are so small that you can inhale them deep into your lung. Though not everyone reacts to the presence of mold in their airways, if you’re sensitive to it, your immune system may kick in, triggering a nasty attack of hay fever–like symptoms such as nasal congestion, red eyes, or itchy eyes and skin. The longer you’re exposed the more severe symptoms get before causing more severe health issues.
⚠️Mold makes you cough
Even if you don’t have allergies or another respiratory issue, mold can still irritate lungs and cause a cough. Wheezing and cough may be the first sign of an allergy or that you’ve been exposed to a significant enough amount of mold that it’s compromising your airways.
⚠️Mold can lead to a respiratory illness
People with a weakened immune system are especially susceptible to the ill effects of mold exposure. It’s possible, though, that mold inhalation can lead to airway inflammation, which then may leave a vulnerable individual susceptible to another infection.
⚠️Mold can cause a lung infection
Another potential mold-borne problem for someone with a compromised immune system? Mold can get a foothold in your lung and put you at a higher risk of developing a lung infection. One such infection caused by mold is aspergillosis. Mild cases trigger allergy-like symptoms; however, an invasive form can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, and kidneys, and it can be fatal.
⚠️Mold may lead to asthma
Even if you’re healthy, exposure to mold may contribute to the development of asthma, a chronic condition that impacts breathing; asthma attacks can even be life-threatening. (And FYI, once you have asthma, it doesn’t go away.) Kids who were exposed to “visible mold” were at an increased risk for developing asthma or suffering from worsening asthma symptoms.
⚠️How to protect yourself from mold
Keep humidity levels in your home below 50%. If you know you have water damage behind walls or suspect it, you'll need to hire professionals to clean out the mold that has likely resulted—especially if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms on this list. Your lungs are worth it
