Black mold symptoms can present themselves in two ways: in the form of damage to the building that is infested and in the form of illness that inflicts the building’s inhabitants. While some buildings may have a mold problem that is made obvious by visible growth, some occupants are oblivious to the fact that they inhabit a sick building. It is not uncommon for homeowners to learn that their home may be infested with mold after visiting a doctor to report mysterious, unexplained health problems. This makes it especially important for individuals to learn about the black mold symptoms that are presented by both an infested building and its inhabitants.

Mold-infested buildings may display the following symptoms:

• Cracked or peeling paint around windows and doors

• Musty odors in the attic, basement, bathroom, laundry room, or other areas of the home that are exposed to high levels of moisture

• Visible spores, crystals, splotches, or speckles on ceilings and/or walls

If an individual has been exposed to black mold, symptoms may include:

• Nausea

• Mucous membrane irritation

• Sneezing

• Skin irritation

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Sexual dysfunction

• Joint and muscle pain

• And more

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Whether your building or one of its inhabitants is showing signs of a mold problem, be sure to trust the mold remediation professionals at Chicago Mold Service. We provide safe, nontoxic black mold remediation for homes and buildings in Chicago, and its surrounding neighborhoods including the chicagoland area.