Symptoms of Black Mold Sickness

This is a peculiar disease which spreads through the spores of the fungus Strachybotrys chartarum. Black molds infest the dark corners of the dwelling places where sunlight or aeration are not there. They appear as greenish black spots. The fungus produces spores and these spores enter the human body through breathing or through the consumption of contaminated food.

Black Mold Sickness and Symptoms:
Once the molds come in contact with the body, allergic response is triggered. Some of the symptoms are running nose, itching, watery eyes, coughing, sneezing and the like. If the infection is severe, the serious symptoms of toxic black mold sickness are noticed.

Some of the symptoms are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• An attack of asthma attack
• Chronic infection of the upper respiratory tract
• Pain in the ear
• Recurrent infections in the ear
• Pain in the muscles
• Pain in the joints
• Fatigue

In chronic cases of toxic black mold infection, mucous membranes of the body get damaged, resulting in bleeding from nose, lungs and the rectal. The infection may lead to brain damage causing problems in concentration, amnesia, swings in mood, anxiety, depression and neurological disorders.

Having known the toxicity and the severity of the disease, you should take care to avoid mold infection in the place you live. The longer the molds thrive in your body, the more toxic they are. Look for damp places in the house such as bathroom, kitchen and basement. If you find the molds, get them removed immediately. Repair the leaky pipes in the house to avoid dampness. Provide sufficient air circulation in the home to avoid mold development and growth.