Health
Mold
Molds may be hazardous to one’s health. Molds may be dangerous because they create allergies, irritants, and even poisonous compounds (mycotoxins). Allergic responses may occur if a person is exposed to mould or mould spores via the air or by direct contact with the skin. Sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and a rash are all signs of an allergic reaction, similar to those brought on by hay fever (dermatitis). It’s not uncommon for people to have allergic responses to mould. They may happen right away or later. People who are allergic to moulds may also get asthma episodes. In addition, both mold-allergic and non-allergic persons might have irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs if exposed to mould. In most cases, people who inhale mould simply have allergic and irritating reactions.
Asbestos
Asbestos may be found almost everywhere, including houses, neighbourhoods, and workplaces. Asbestos fibres, if discharged into the air, may be harmful to humans and the environment. Asbestos fibres, if inhaled, have the potential to get permanently lodged in the lungs. Accumulation of these fibres may lead to scarring and inflammation, which can restrict airflow and eventually lead to fatal consequences. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin membranes that border the chest and abdomen; it is caused by asbestos exposure, as are lung, laryngeal, and ovarian cancers, says the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Asbestos exposure is widely believed to be the underlying cause of mesotheliomas. Evidence that asbestos exposure increases the chance of developing cancer of the stomach, throat, or colorectum is weak.
