If you've ever noticed that your nose closes up and your eyes get itchy in certain parts of your house, that's sure sign that you've got unwanted black mold hanging out somewhere. Many people suffer sinus trouble when they go into their basements. The trouble isn't your sinus; it's the mold.
I Can't Breathe!
When there is mold in your house, you don't often see it. This is especially true in the basement. So, the only way you can tell is by following your nose.
Mold spores cause a variety of symptoms, usually resembling a mild cold or sinus attack. You may have a stuffy nose, sinus headache, itchy eyes, irritated skin, trouble breathing or a whole variety of other symptoms. Some people who suffer from chronic sinus trouble are actually getting attacked routinely by hidden mold in their house.
Actually, your sinus is your best testing device. If you go into your basement and feel a sudden sinus attack coming on, go to another part of the house and see if it goes away. Some people who experience sinus trouble in their homes find that, when they go on vacation, the trouble goes away. Then, when they get home, it's 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's dark and wet, two of mold's ideal living conditions. There are also lots of convenient hiding places where mold can still get the water it needs to live.
Mold may grow on things stored in the basement, in walls, in the flooring joists, on the concrete floor. On of the worst places is on the wall right under a ground-level window. If you have a basement bathroom, you can be sure that mold can find lots of great places to shack up.
Your basement offers many great opportunities for mold to get in and upset your sinuses. This is especially true of older houses, where there might be an entire mold civilization thriving.
What Can I Do About It?
First, you have to find the mold. As I said before, one good way to do it is to follow your nose. Pay attention to your sinus as you walk around the house. You'll 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've got mold, and you don't need any fancy testing devices to tell.
If you really want to be sure, mold testing may 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 airborne mold.
Wouldn't you love to be able to breathe again? It's quite likely that getting rid of the mold will get rid of your chronic sinus problems.
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