A quick guide to black mold exposure and how to get rid of it
A mold infestation is something you wouldn’t wish even on your enemy’s house. It not only meddles with your home life but also puts your health at risk. Every house has a mold infestation, if you have not found one at your place yet, it either means you aren’t looking at the right places or the mold is growing in some hidden corner of your house. So, what is mold exactly? Molds are black spots you see growing on damp walls, wet wooden floors, drywall, cardboard, carpets, and surfaces which have a leakage. These molds spread tiny spores in the air which may cause some serious allergies. Symptoms of black mold exposure: Sneezing Coughing Irritation of eyes Irritation of skin or skin rashes Worsening of asthma condition in patients with asthma In some rare cases, difficulty in breathing How to treat black mold exposure? When it comes to the treatment for mold exposure, it is like any other kind of allergy. Following are some of the typical steps taken to treat black mold exposure: One of the most common ways of treating mold exposure is taking antifungal drugs. Another common practice is using nasal inhalers for sinuses and allergies related to mold.