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Toxic Mold and Sick Building Syndrome

If you are exposed to toxic mold in your home or in your place of work then there are all sorts of different health problems that might occur as a result. Some of the symptoms of toxic mold syndrome can include hair loss, skin rashes, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, mood swings, rectal bleeding and a whole lot more. There is actually a huge list of health problems that can arise due to toxic mold so often people don't even realize they have a problem with mold and doctors often overlook it in patients. So if you think that you have a problem with mold in your home it's so important that you take correct steps in addressing it.

You will also hear people refer to toxic mold syndrome as sick building syndrome (SBS). This is simply because it's the mold that is in the building which is causing the health problems. It should be stated however that there are many other causes of SBS and that mold is simply one of them. If you've been suffering from health problems and you think that it might be mold to blame, your symptoms will only get worse unless the building is eradicated of the toxic mold.

When it comes to mold in office buildings, the thing that causes the mold to spread throughout the building is more than likely the fungal mold spores being spread via the heating ducts. The problem is that toxic mold often goes unnoticed because there isn't much of a smell from it.

The problems can be made worse if the ventilation system is of poor quality or the building is generally airtight. If there are ceiling tiles you might notice a staining on them. If they are stained then it could be mold. If the tiles have been allowed to get wet then this can provide the mold with perfect conditions to live on.

If you think that there is mold in your office building you should take photos of where you think the mold it and discuss with your manager. You really want to make sure that your employers take this seriously because it can affect the productivity of all the staff.

If you believe you have mold in your own home then you should have a local company to come in that deals with mold and have your home tested. If you do have mold then you can start the remediation process. Simple things that can be done include checking the humidity levels. If they are more than 55% you should find out what is causing the high humidity. Buying a dehumidifier might be the best option. However if the humidity is being caused because of leaking pipes or rising damp then you should have that fixed.

You should also clean the mold off anywhere you find it. A company can do this for you or you can use bleach to clean the mold off.