Can you test to see if mold is making you sick?

A blood test, sometimes called the radioallergosorbent test, can measure your immune system’s response to mold by measuring the amount of certain antibodies in your bloodstream known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies.

How do I know if mold in my house is making me sick?

Symptoms of mold exposure may include headache, sore throat, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue. In those with asthma, asthma attacks can occur. In those with impaired immune systems, serious infection can occur.

How do I get tested for mold exposure?

How are mold allergies and exposure diagnosed?
  1. Blood test. Your doctor takes a blood sample and then sends it to a laboratory to measure the number of certain antibodies, which can indicate your immune system’s sensitivity to different mold species.
  2. Skin prick test.

How can you tell if you have mold behind drywall?

Be aware of signs that drywalls are moist such as:
  1. water stains.
  2. dark rings.
  3. discoloration.
  4. deterioration like peeling, bubbling or breaking of the paint or wallpaper.

Is there a mold detector?

The MOLD ARMOR Do It Yourself Mold Test kit is a safe and easy way to test for mold. Option for a mail-in lab analysis to determine the mold type. Offers three easy testing methods for indoor or outdoor mold testing and air quality testing.

How long does it take to get sick from mold exposure?

Some persons have shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches, chills, fever, night sweats, and profound fatigue. These symptoms usually first appear 2 to 9 hours after exposure and last for 1 to 3 days. Other affected persons have progressive shortness of breath and cough, as well as weight loss.

How do you detox from mold exposure?

Some of the richest dietary sources of glutathione are spinach, avocados, asparagus, and okra. In addition to glutathione, quercetin and N-acetylcysteine support mold detox. If you’re recovering from mold exposure, you may benefit from a concentrated dose of glutathione through supplement pills, inhalation or IV.

How do you test the air in your house for mold?

Mold spores can be airborne1 in your home, and to test your air quality, you’ll need a product like the My Mold Detective Mold Test Kit. This kit comes with an air sampling pump, four air sample cassettes, and one surface sample, and takes just five minutes to collect a sample from your home.