Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
symptoms of mold exposure in humans | 1.01 | 0.6 | 9808 | 74 |
symptoms of black mold exposure in humans | 0.55 | 0.8 | 1273 | 42 |
Exposure to mold can cause upper respiratory tract symptoms such as coughing. For people with allergies or asthma, these symptoms can be extremely serious. In rare cases, exposure can lead to mold poisoning, also known as mycotoxicosis. This can lead to a host of symptoms, including asthma and skin irritation.
How does mold exposure cause health problems?Mold allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to certain types of mold, which your body considers to be an allergen. This can result in symptoms such as sneezing and nasal congestion. Not all molds cause allergy symptoms.
What are some ways to avoid mold exposure?Eliminate the sources of the mold from the environment but also eliminate common dietary sources of mold, including grains, coffee, and peanut butter. This will help reduce the overall mold burden on the body. “Since molds can colonize the sinuses, I like to collaborate with ear-nose-throat doctors on this,” says McElroy.