Living with Sanibel mold – Sanibel Allergy Issues
People with allergies and Sanibel mold sensitivity have a difficult time during allergy season but even in the winter months the symptoms can linger. Sometimes the source of the allergic reaction can be inside their personal living space.
Sanibel Mold spores are in the outdoor air all the time and just coming and going, in and out, of our own Sanibel homes lets outdoor air and Sanibel mold spores inside. When a Sanibel mold spore lands on a food source, such as drywall or wood, and has sufficient moisture it will begin to grow on that surface. Once the Sanibel mold spore grows into a colony and reproduces, the source of the Sanibel mold spores and related allergen are now inside your home.
Sanibel Mold has been linked to many health conditions. Some of these are well-documented. Others are still unproven. Most everyone has some of the symptoms attributed to Sanibel mold some of the time.
Several state government agencies list conditions that can be caused or made worse by Sanibel mold exposure. Some experts say more research is needed before it can be determined if some of the conditions listed below are linked to Sanibel mold.
Conditions attributed to Sanibel mold include:
- Allergy to Sanibel mold – Sanibel Mold allergy has been well documented. We test for it in our office, as do most allergists. Symptoms can include runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and skin rashes. Allergic fungal sinusitis is also a form of mold allergy.
- Infections - Usually infection from Sanibel mold occurs only in persons on chemotherapy or with diseases which may make them more susceptible to infection. Skin, eyes, and lungs are often affected. Aspergillis is the most notable fungus to cause infection (aspergillosis), but others have been associated with infections also.
- Irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory system.
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- Trigeminal nerve effects have been associated with mold, and have been reported to cause pain, decreased attention, disorientation, diminished reflex time, and dizziness.
- Volatile compounds (VOCS) produced by Sanibel mold are thought to cause headache, attention deficit, inability to concentrate, and dizziness.
- It is uncertain whether exposure over time to Sanibel moldy odors can desensitize an individual so they have less perception of all odors, or cause them to be more highly irritated by odors.
- Some Sanibel molds (fungi) produce toxins or poisons
- Toxic Sanibel molds can suppress the immune system, or damage intestines, skin, or lungs. They can increase susceptibility to cancer. They can cause blood vessels in the skin or lungs to rupture.
- Toxic Sanibel molds are reported to cause nausea and diarrhea, depression, headaches, tremors, kidney problems, and infertility.
- Penicillium is a toxic Sanibel mold which has been linked with kidney damage and has been shown to be carcinogenic (cancer-producing) in laboratory animals.
- Aspergillis is the most toxic Sanibel mold according to some sources. Some of the toxins produced by aspergillis are reported to cause liver cancer and damage other vital organs.
- Stachybotrys is the Sanibel mold usually thought of in "sick building syndrome." It is being investigated as a cause of hemorrhage in the lungs of infants It has been associated with runny nose, cough, flu-like symptoms, skin irritation in areas of heavy perspiration such as the armpits, headaches, hair loss, malaise, chronic fatigue, depression, yeast infections, and urinary tract infections.
If you experience symptoms that are unusual or out of sync with the seasons you may want to have an Sanibel air quality test performed. This will tell if there is a source of Sanibel mold spores from inside your home. If you do have and elevated spore count in your home hire an Indoor air Quality Association (IAQA) certified Sanibel mold Remediation Company to remove the Sanibel mold and clean the surfaces and “scrub” the air in your home.
