Is black mold a serious problem in the Philippines?
Magic Mouse asked:
Especially, in the lower zones like Malabon, are wood framed homes at high risk? The home I am worried about was flooded 2 or 3 times just this year alone (about 10cm deep in the house). Is this black mold a common health threat there? What are the symptoms of being exposed to the spores continuosly in high amounts?
Especially, in the lower zones like Malabon, are wood framed homes at high risk? The home I am worried about was flooded 2 or 3 times just this year alone (about 10cm deep in the house). Is this black mold a common health threat there? What are the symptoms of being exposed to the spores continuosly in high amounts?
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I don’t think it is much of a serious problem. But in order to be sure, be sure to clean those things which were soak during the flood and try using some antibacterial solutions aside from the soap. I haven’t heard of anyone dying because of the mold though, but nothings wrong if you have to clean it as much as possible.
it can be a problem unless it is kept in check
Not a serious problem in the Philippines.
But if large amounts of spores are inhaled, a serious lung disease will result.
Also, fungal ear infections which can cause pain, temporary hearing loss and in severe cases can damage to the ear canal and tympanic membrane.