Mold exposure can lead to significant health issues. Professional mold remediation in Texas, offered by companies such as 1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC, are experts in the field. They know how to safely remove the mold without exposing themselves or your family further to toxic mold.
Signs and Symptoms of Mold Exposure
There are many different types and strains of mold. Black mold is a commonly known term used to describe toxic mold. However, all mold can cause adverse health symptoms. Common signs and symptoms of mold exposure include:
- Coughing
- Dry, scaly skin
- Sneezing
- Postnasal drip
- Itchy eyes, throat, and/or nose
- Nasal congestion
People with preexisting conditions such as asthma may experience symptoms faster than those without health issues. Mold exposure may also trigger asthmatic attacks. Common symptoms of mold-induced asthmatic attacks include:
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
- Coughing
The Process
Mold is not always apparent. If you or your loved ones think you have been exposed to mold, you should seek medical treatment. Following medical treatment, you should not return to the mold-infested environment until you have called a company for professional mold remediation in Texas.
The first step of mold remediation is applying an antimicrobial product. An antimicrobial agent prevents future mold growth. Mold professionals will ask if your home has ever been flooded or exposed to significant areas of water. Because mold needs a moist environment to take hold, they want to ensure areas that have been exposed to significant areas of water are properly treated with the antimicrobial agent. Once the mold has been sourced and contained, professional mold remediation specialists will use negative air filtration devices to remove mold spores and microbes from the air. Finally, specialists will remove the mold and perform the cleanup.
