Congested, Headache and Sick: Mold in Your Basement and Your Sinus Problems
If you’ve ever noticed your nose getting tight and your eyes itchy in certain parts of your house, that’s a sure sign you have unwanted black mold somewhere. Many people suffer from sinus problems when they enter their bases. The problem is not your breast; is the mold.
I can’t breathe!
When there is mold in your home, you don’t see it often. This is especially true at the base. So the only way to know is by following your nose.
Mold spores cause a variety of symptoms, often similar to a mild cold or sinus attack. You may have a stuffy nose, sinus headache, itchy eyes, irritated skin, shortness of breath, or a whole host of other symptoms. Some people who suffer from chronic sinus problems are actually routinely attacked by hidden mold in their home.
Actually, your breast is your best testing device. If you go to your base and feel a sudden attack of sinusitis coming on, go to another part of the house and see if it goes away. Some people who experience sinus problems at home find that when they go on vacation, the problem goes away. Then when they get home, he comes back.
Why Does Mold Like My Basement So Much?
The basement is a particularly good place for mold to wreak havoc on your sinuses. This is because it is dark and moist, two of the ideal living conditions for mold. There are also plenty of convenient hiding places where mold can still get the water it needs to live.
Mold can grow on things stored in the basement, on the walls, on the floor joists, on the concrete floor. One of the worst places is on the wall just below a ground level window. If you have a basement bathroom, you can be sure that mold can find many great places to live.
Your base offers many great opportunities for mold to enter and disturb your sinuses. This is especially true of older homes, where there could be an entire mold civilization thriving.
What can I do about it?
First, you have to find the mold. As I said before, a good way to do this is to follow your nose. Pay attention to her sinuses as she walks around the house. You will notice that in certain places, every time you go there, your sinus seems to close up and become congested. This is a sure sign that you have mold, and you don’t need fancy testing devices to tell.
If you really want to be sure, mold testing might be a good idea. A licensed mold inspector can test a sample of the mold to see what species it is. Knowing the species can shed some light on your particular health condition. Certain types of mold are known to cause certain symptoms. They can also test for mold in the air.
Wouldn’t you love to be able to breathe again? Getting rid of mold will most likely eliminate your chronic sinus problems.