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Toxic mold is used to describe many fungal species, such as: Aspergillus, Acremonium, Alternaria, Fusarium,Chaetomium, Cladosporium as well as Penicillium. The term itself may be misleading, because people think of one specific type of fungus, the black mold, whereas there are many different fungi capable of generating mycotoxins that are harmful for your health.

If fungal growth is already visible it actually doesn’t always make sense to identifying the mold species that are contaminating that specific area, so the Department of Health Services in California. It is always a good idea to consult your physician, if you suspect health conditions originating from mold infestation of your home.

Medical conditions and health hazards that arise from black mold and mildew contaminated homes are seen more frequently nowadays, especially since buildings have been sealed tight in order to be more energy sufficient.

The health hazards caused by mold exposure should not be ignored at all and for proper mold removal, or better preventative measures action should be taken by everyone.

There are more and more buildings, no matter if aged or new, where fungal growth is present. It does not necessarily mean you would have done something wrong, it is a scourge that comes with heating, insulation, air conditioning and energy saving structures.

In case you suffer already from an allergy or a respiratory condition and you suspect mycotoxins or mold spores are causing it, you may want to have your home or workplace inspected in order to determine if mold and mycotoxins were present. Fungal growth manifests itself usually in areas with increased moisture levels, like laundry rooms, kitchens, basements or bath- and shower rooms.

Exposure to toxic mold and increased levels of mold spores in the indoor air will have a significant impact on your health and well being. Fungal matter and spores act as allergens and have got an irritant effect on mucous membranes if they are inhaled and can cause a range of  hypersensitive reactions and serious respiratory medical conditions.

Mycotoxins can have extremely hazardous effects and cause symptoms like headaches and coughs, runny nose and nose bleeding, muscle pains, fever, skin rashes, asthmatic attacks, coughs and more.

Toxic mold is becoming increasingly a common problem in private properties and commercial and community buildings and institutions. Molds can grow wherever they find ideal circumstances and enough substrate to grow and expand on, no matter if in- or outdoors. Therefore mold cannot be eliminated totally and we will have to shift our thinking to prevention of mold growth for now. Ignoring the problem will not help to eliminate this source of a  potential health hazard, au contraire, it will only make things worse. Instead, take action and concentrate on preventing fungal growth.