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Can long term exposure to basement mold grow inside your body?
It is unlikely, since the mold in your basement is a saprobe. However, many saprobes can be opportunistic pathogens. So, if your immune system is compromised for some reason, your chances of getting a fungal infection are increased.
How does mold make you sick?
Because The Bacteria Infects Your Immune System ! [causin you to be ill]
Can mold kill you does mold cause sickness?
yes Well...that is a bit simple on the answer. The real answer is...it depends. As a general rule, mold will usually not kill you unless you have a severely weakened or destroyed immune system. Fungal infections are very common (athletes foot is a fungal infection). Mold CAN make you sick however. Your sensitivity to mold will vary depending on age, overall sensitivity to mold allergens and the type of mold involved. Symptoms can range from sinus irritation to general allergy symptoms to severe reactions.
Why is bread mold harmful to the body?
It's not really harmful to healthy people with a properly functioning immune system.
Can mold affect someones health?
Generally no, however there are exceptions. For someone that has a compromised immune system or other pre-existing health concerns, there is a higher likelihood of contracting an infection from the mold. Additionally, the microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) released during mold's metabolic processes and the mycotoxins released in defense or to out compete other molds can cause headaches, fatigue, respiratory and eye irritations. Finally, allergies towards mold or the spores they release would cause ill effects.
Are there any natural remedies for a sufferer of mold allergies?
Vitamin C and COQ10 can help to strenghthen your immune system and neutralize the histamines that are causing your symptoms. Omega 3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish oil supplements, can also help to lessen allergic reactions. Capsicum can help to fight infection in your respiratory system.
How is mold important to agriculture?
Because in the olden days mold was sometimes used to cure sicknesess.
What are symptoms for Black mold exposure?
symptoms are nausea, diarrhea nose bleeds, headaches, and even instant death if toxic levels are high enough. everyone reacts differently to mold exposure. it depends on the person immune system.
How would you use mold in a sentence?
He is mold because he is an infection that does nothing but sit there in that basement and does nothing.
How does mold kill bacteria?
Since molds don't have an immune system, they produce antibiodics that kill bacteria.
Can black mold cause mrsa?
high blood presure
Why does mold mold faster in dark places?
Sunlight can stunt a mold's growth. Mold grows best in dark, damp, warm places. This is why it is easily possible to get a yeast infection in your mouth/genitalia
