Mold can grow in moist environments and some species are toxic to humans. Exposure to toxic mold can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, gastrointestinal issues, and mental and physical fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening illnesses.
Mold is a microscopic organism or fungus that grows in moist environments. Most molds are not harmful to humans, but some species are considered toxic or harmful to humans. Some molds can cause the spores of mycotoxins to spread, which are dangerous chemicals created by fungi. These spores can interfere with cell and DNA function and can cause serious health risks, while others can cause various allergies and diseases. Symptoms of toxic mold can affect vital systems in the body, including the immune system, nervous and respiratory systems, gastrointestinal tract, and skin.
Skin irritation is a common symptom of toxic mold, and redness or rashes, hives, dermatitis or inflammation, and chronic dandruff are common signs of exposure. In severe cases, skin lesions (sores or open skin cuts) may develop. The eyes may become red and the person may experience general irritability and itchy skin, especially of the eyes, nose and throat. Symptoms that disrupt the gastrointestinal tract, on the other hand, can cause vomiting.
Respiratory problems associated with toxic mold include things like coughing; recurring colds or cold-like symptoms, including runny nose, sneezing attacks, and chronic cough; sinus problems; and breathing difficulties, such as asthma. In severe cases, hemorrhagic pneumonia – inflammation and bleeding of the lungs – may occur, and the individual may cough up blood.
Toxic mold can also cause problems with mental abilities and energy. Exposure to some species can lead to memory loss, general irritability or personality changes, while others can create sleep disturbances, difficulty with speech patterns, general flu-like symptoms and general malaise or fatigue, feeling sick, discomfort and extreme tiredness. Toxic mold is also capable of causing joint inflammation which produces general and chronic pain, tremors or involuntary body movements, headaches and dizziness.
Symptoms of extreme toxic mold are capable of disturbing the central or peripheral nervous system. This means that any body system can be affected. In severe cases of exposure to toxic molds, they can lead to more serious and life-threatening illnesses, including kidney failure, seizures, brain damage and some cancers.
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