(425)888-3332

Call Now to Schedule an Appointment!

What are Mycotoxins and How Can They Affect You?

Just hearing the last part of the word - "toxin" - we know automatically that mycotoxins can't be good for us and they are something to stay away from. A mycotoxin is type of toxin that is produced by fungus, (another word we don't like), and is more commonly known as black mold.

What are Mycotoxins?

Mold Spore-MoldSolutionsNWJust hearing the last part of the word – “toxin” – we know automatically that mycotoxins can’t be good for us and they are something to stay away from.

A mycotoxin is a type of toxin that is produced by fungus, (another word we don’t like), and is more commonly known as black mold. And just as you assume from its name…it is poisonous, in fact some of the most poisonous substances known.

Mycotoxins, like mold spores, travel through the air, and are too small to be seen without magnification. But unlike mold spores, they are not alive.

Mold spores typically enter a person’s body when they breathe, but mycotoxins can enter not only through the air but can also enter through our eyes and sometimes they can be absorbed through the skin. If toxic mold has been growing on food, it can also be ingested. After a period of time it can end up in the blood stream.

The greatest majority of the mycotoxins we come into contact with either come from the air we breath or the food we eat.

Symptoms you may experience:

  • Headaches
  • Depression
  • Skin rash
  • Itching eyes
  • Tachycardia
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Immune problems
  • Respiratory problems

These symptoms and so many others can go from mild to serious, but the good thing is that once the source of exposure to mycotoxins is removed, the symptoms will decrease. Nevertheless, some health problems caused by black mold may leave you more sensitive to exposure in the future and your immune system could be weakened.

When Black Mold Grows in the Home…

There is one common denominator between homes and buildings that have mold growth in them…moisture accumulation. A home without a moisture problem is a home without mold.

The excess moisture is usually caused by:

  • Condensation encourages mold growth - Mold Solutions NWHigh humidity
  • Condensation
  • Plumbing leaks
  • Roof leaks
  • Flooding
  • Repeated spills
  • Poor ventilation
  • Dampness in the basement

Along with the moisture, mold spores need things that are readily available in our homes to begin growing and reproducing, such as warm air, organic materials, oxygen and a little time; only 24-48 hours to be exact.

If you think your home might have a mold problem, and in the fight to keep your home “mycotoxin free”…

 Contact us  – Mold isn’t always easy to see, but we know what to look for, where to find it, and what to do when its found.

 

Have a Question About a Mold Problem?

Send Us a Message

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

More Articles

Mold Remediation Steps

If you have a mold problem in Seattle, or want to make sure you don’t have one in the future, mold removal and remediation can

What Happens When Mold Spores Enter the Body?

Is it really a problem if you are exposed to black mold spores?

The answer to that is definitely yes! Mold not only grows on surfaces inside and outside of your home, but if it is inhaled, it can continue its growth inside your body.

Why is Mold Dangerous

We all experience a little mold every now and then, mainly on food that has been left too long in the refrigerator. But, unless you eat it (who would?), that isn’t the mold that can be dangerous to our health.

5/5

“Peter came quickly to give us his expertise in our basement bathroom area.”

~Lulu A.

5/5

Their team does excellent work and is very thorough.

~Nick Loveless

5/5

Very professional, prompt, kind workers who treated us with respect.

~Kathryn Strobel

5/5

“My experience with Peter from Mold Solutions has been great.”

~Susan Ferrell

5/5

Availed of Mold Solutions NW services and I am very – very- pleased with the results!

~Mauro Rizzi

5/5

Mold Solutions NW is my go-to vendor for anything remotely related to mold.

~Dhilip Gopalakrishnan

Mold Solutions NW

(425)888-3332

Call Now to Schedule an Appointment!

We are mold remediation, mold abatement, and mold inspection experts serving Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and surrounding areas including Western and Eastern Washington.

Copyright 2023 © All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Site Map

Website Design and SEO by Logic Inbound​

mold remediation

Have a Mold Problem? We Are Here to Help!

Fill out the form below and we will contact you within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.