Do You Have The Flu or Mold Exposure?
You’ve been in bed all day suffering from wheezing, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, cough, eyes, nose, and throat irritation, and post nasal drip. So you’ve thought: it’s just flu. But is it really is? A lot of people have mistakenly considered a mold exposure as flu. This leads to failure of eradicating the root cause of the problem.
The Difference
Flu is a condition caused by influenza virus. It is self-limiting by nature so it simply goes away after days of its onset. So if you’re experiencing persistently the typical signs and symptoms of flu: fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, extreme tiredness, cough, and runny nose, then forget the influenza virus – it’s something else.
Just like flu, a person who has been frequently exposed to mold also suffers from the same set of manifestations only that they become worst during humid weather. Molds are microscopic organisms that thrive well in moist areas where there are high humidity level and poor air ventilation. The signs and symptoms are your body’s way of reacting to the allergens, that is, the mold.
What To Do
If you want to make sure whether you are suffering from flu or mold exposure, you can conduct a mold assessment in your home. Molds usually appear greenish or black and give off a musty odor. But do not attempt to touch or held your nose close to it. Mold spores are so tiny that you won’t even notice them harboring in your nostrils and down to your respiratory system where they can cause an extensive damage.
Once you’ve spotted molds in your home, you have to get rid of them immediately. The longer you allow these microorganisms to grow, the bigger is the chance for you to suffer from various health hazards. A mold-infested home would never be considered as a safe abode.