Mold—an umbrella term used to describe a variety of fungi—occurs naturally and doesn’t usually pose a problem to humans. However, when these invasive organisms spread—usually due to damp and warm conditions—individuals exposed to it can experience a wide range of adverse health effects. If you’re worried about this issue, here are a few mold-related health issues you can avoid by investing in high-quality surface restoration solutions—such as dry ice blasting.

3 Health Problems Associated With Mold Exposure

1. Allergies

Breathing in mold spores or coming into physical contact with the fungus can trigger a variety of allergic responses. Most commonly, individuals will experience respiratory symptoms—such as congestion, wheezing, sinusitis, and sore throat. It’s also common for people to develop skin, eye, and throat irritation. If the problem isn’t rectified with proper surface restoration, ongoing mold allergies may contribute to the development of a respiratory infection. While these responses can occur in any individual, they tend to be more severe among those who already have allergies.

2. Asthma Flare-Ups

If you have mold allergies and asthma, exposure to the fungus can cause your asthma symptoms to flare-up or intensify. Specifically, when spores reach the lungs, they can trigger inflammation that makes it more difficult to breathe and may even trigger an asthma attack. The longer you wait to clear the mold through strategic surface restoration techniques, the worse your asthma symptoms may become, especially if the growth is somewhere you spend a lot of time in—such as a bedroom. 

3. Headaches

Headaches are also associated with mold exposure. While the exact links are unknown, these headaches may result from sinus pressure caused by sinusitis. However, it’s also possible that a sensitive nervous system may trigger individuals to develop migraines when they encounter mold spores. Depending on the nature of the symptoms, some people with headaches may also experience dizziness, nausea, or fatigue.

If you spot mold in your home or business, it might not just be putting your health at risk—it may also be causing structural damage. Fortunately, Dry Ice Blasting of Westchester offers comprehensive surface restoration services to help clear away the growth and restore your home. Using state-of-the-art tools, these trained specialists will use dry ice blasting to remove fungal build-up without harming the underlying surfaces. This technique also produces no secondary waste, so you won’t have to worry about additional contaminants contributing to allergies or other health problems. To learn more about their OSHA-certified residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning services, visit this Westchester, NY company online. If you’d like to arrange media blasting services in the surrounding New Jersey or New York areas, call (914) 216-1998.