How To Tell if You’re Allergic to Mold

Mold happens. It’s common in areas that are damp or have high humidity, even in your home. Mold infestations pose health risks, and these risks are exacerbated if you are allergic to mold, so it’s important to know if you have this allergy. Of course, the only way to be certain is an examination by an allergist, but there are signs that can help you recognize this possibility. In this blog, we cover common symptoms of mold allergies so that you can know if you need to get tested. We’ll also cover signs of a mold problem and what to do if you have mold in your home.

Common Symptoms of Mold Allergies

Mold allergies can trigger a number of symptoms. They occur more often right after exposure to areas that are damp or moldy. In some cases, mold allergies can trigger asthma, with shortness of breath and wheezing. Other symptoms include:

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Congestion
• Coughing
• Eye irritation
• Rashes
• Hives
• Headaches
• Fatigue

If you’ve noticed any of these signs after being exposed to mold, you should consider scheduling an examination with an allergy specialist. These symptoms can also be a warning sign of a mold problem in your home, so it’s important to pay attention.

Preventing Mold Exposure

The best way to handle mold allergies is to avoid exposure altogether. There are several ways to prevent mold from growing and developing in your home.

Make sure the rooms in your home, especially kitchens and bathrooms, have proper ventilation. If you know of any areas prone to moisture problems or leaks, have them addressed quickly and completely. Air purifiers with HEPA filters are a great way to capture and remove mold spores from the air inside your home.

What To Do if You Notice Mold

Where you find mold, be sure to clean the area regularly, preferably with a mild bleach-based solution or a cleaner appropriate for mold. Wear protective gear like goggles and gloves. For more serious instances of mold, call a mold remediation service provider like United Water Restoration Group.

Our professional mold experts have comprehensive training and extensive experience handling mold colonies in materials in your home like drywall, carpet, ceiling tiles, and more. We’ll inspect your home, assess the damage, and work to contain any existing mold. Our technicians also bring equipment to filter the air in your home, further reducing the likelihood of continued mold growth. As one of the final steps in our remediation process, we’ll remove and dispose of mold and building materials it may have infested.

Schedule Mold Remediation Services With United Water Restoration Group

Since 2006, United Water Restoration Group has been the preferred mold remediation service provider throughout South Florida. We’re available 24/7/365, and our highly educated, experienced technicians have some of the fastest response rates of any of our competitors. We fully understand how mold problems can impact your life, disrupt your routine, create stress, and possibly cause health problems. Count on us for safe, responsible handling of your property, with proper disposal of damaged materials. Correct handling helps prevent recurring infestations.

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built: honest, dependable, and on time all the time. We’ll also be there to assist with the insurance process, answering any related questions you might have along the way.

When you choose United Water Restoration Group, you’re choosing a partner. Trust us for remediation and abatement services that focus on your well-being and satisfaction.

To get more information about mold remediation services in the South Florida area today, contact United Water Restoration Group today.