Top 15
Health Problems Caused By Black Mold in Chicago
What Is Black Mold? Why Is
Black Mold Toxic?
If you are concerned that you may have toxic black mold in your
home or business that requires removal, call The CleanUP Guys,
(773) 885-8528 or send us an e-mail.
There are many types of mold, including Aspergillus, Penicillium, and
Cladosporium.
The most common black mold is Stachybotrys mold, which is a dominant mold that will
outgrow other mold species if the conditions are favorable.
Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as Stachybotrys
atra, is the most common species of Stachybotrys mold. This mold species often
grows indoors, feeding on decaying organic matter with a high cellulose content
such as hay, straw, wood chips, and building materials such as ceiling tile,
drywall, paper vapor barriers, wallpaper, insulation backing, cardboard boxes,
and paper files.
Moisture and a relative humidity of 90% or higher are the ideal
conditions for this black mold to begin the germination growth process.
Why Does Black Mold Spread?
When Stachybotrys mold is growing on wet material, the spores do
not disperse as easily because the spores are held together by a sticky/slimy
coating. When the material dries out or is disturbed, the spores will spread
through the air.
The main concern of mold remediation professionals is to prevent the
spread of the black mold. This is accomplished through containment, which is the process of creating a poly
barrier around the area where the Stachybotrys mold is growing.
This procedure is so important because Stachybotrys spreads by
releasing spores. Mold contaminated materials must be removed and disposed of
because this mold does not just grow on the surface of the material; it has
root-like tendrils called mycelia, meaning it is able to penetrate the surface.
Typically Stachybotrys mold grows in clusters at the end of
stem-like structures known as hyphae.
15 Health Problems Caused By
Toxic Black Mold
Stachybotrys produces a mycotoxin (i.e., poison from a fungus) named trichothecenes.
Stachybotrys black mold is a health concern because animal
studies have shown that one of the major effects of trichothecenes is
immuno-suppression.
In fact, even low level exposure can suppress the immune system
resulting in bacterial and viral infections, coughing, skin irritation, and
other allergic reactions, and there is some speculation that it may even cause
cancer.
Listed below are the top 15 health conditions caused when toxic
Stachybotrys black mold is inhaled or ingested:
1. Sore/hoarse throat
2. Cold and flu symptoms (headaches,
slight fever, and muscle aches)
3. Nosebleeds
4. Tingling or burning of nose,
mouth, and perspiration areas (under the arms or between the legs)
5. Chronic fatigue
6. Dizziness
7. Nausea/vomiting
8. Memory loss
9. Attention deficit/concentration
problems
10. Personality changes such as
irritability or depression
11. Neurological disorders such as
tremors
12. Hair loss
13. Coughing with blood
14. Bleeding in the lungs (hemosiderosis)
15. Damage to internal organs
including blood, liver, kidneys, and lungs
Concerned about toxic black mold? Call The CleanUP Guys, (773) 885-8528 or send us an e-mail.
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