Mould In Childcare
Mould needs to be controlled in childcare settings to avoid possible health impacts for infants and children, including allergic reactions, asthma and other respiratory issues. Like stated above in Mould In The Classroom, the effects are the same. It has been a proven fact that the effects of mould exposure may have serious consequences for children in the early years of life. Prolonged black mould exposure, in particular is extremely dangerous as it increases the risk for hemorrhagic pneumonia and consequent death among infants.
Apart from airway symptoms, children who are exposed to toxic black mould may also experience different neurological problems. The trichothecene mycotoxins produced by black mould can kill neurons in the brain and impair its functions, as well as cause nervous disorders, mood swings and irritability. The most common neurological symptoms of black mould include;
- Confusion and disorientation
- Shortened attention span
- Slowed reflexes
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Memory loss and memory problems
- Anxiety and depression
- Trembling or shaking
- Numbness