CAN MOLD AFFECT MY HEALTH?
Most types of mold that you come across every day are not considered to be very hazardous to healthy individuals. However, exposure to high concentrations of any type of mold may cause or worsen conditions such as asthma, hay fever, or other allergies. Some of the most common symptoms of overexposure are cough, congestion, runny nose, eye irritation, skin irritation (rashes), and aggravation of asthma. Depending on the level of exposure and a person's individual vulnerability, more serious health effects such as fevers and breathing problems can occur, but are less frequent. Mold can also cause infection (e.g. Aspergillosis, Histoplasmosis) in individuals who have weakened or compromised immune systems. As well, some mold species can produce chemicals called mycotoxins. Mycotoxins may cause illness in people who are particularly sensitive to them or in people who are exposed to it in high airborne concentrations.
HOW CAN YOU BE EXPOSED TO MOLD? In the next Moldy Blog.
About the author
Hello, Samuel Dixon with Common Sense Inspections Mold Inspection in Los Angeles has been awarded the Council certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). This prestigious, board awarded certification recognizes Dixon’s knowledge and field experience in indoor environmental investigation and consulting.
To earn the CIEC designation, Samuel passed a rigorous examination based on respected industry texts. He then submitted documented, verifiable field experience to a board of peers, earning a unanimous vote of approval.
To maintain the CIEC designation, Samuel will remain active in the field and complete 40 hours of professional development activities within the next two years.
Samuel is now listed in the ACAC certificant database at www.acac.org, along with more than 2,800 ACAC certificants around the world. The database can be searched by name, company or zip code and represents a continuously updated roster of experienced indoor environmental professionals.
The CIEC designation is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), both nationally recognized third party accreditation bodies. For more information, visit www.acac.org.
