Common Symptoms of Household Mold Exposure

Household mold exposure typically triggers people’s mold allergies. Mold allergies have the same symptoms as other common types of upper respiratory allergies. These symptoms include:

• Stuffy, runny, itchy nose
• Scaly, dry skin
• Itchy throat
• Postnasal drip
• Cough
• Sneezing

Mold allergies are sometimes linked to asthma. People with Asthma usually experience more severe symptoms. Mold may trigger asthma symptoms and lead to an asthma attack. Signs of asthma include:

• Tightness in chest
• Shortness of breath
• Coughing and wheezing

People with impaired immune systems or people who are taking immunosuppressant medications are at higher risk of developing systemic infections caused by mold.

If you think your home or business may have been exposed to mold, contact our mold restoration experts today!