{"id":1842,"date":"2019-12-11T01:22:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T05:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2019-11-30T16:30:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-30T20:30:25","slug":"is-it-possible-you-are-allergic-to-mold-in-your-co-op","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/11\/is-it-possible-you-are-allergic-to-mold-in-your-co-op\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible You Are Allergic to Mold in Your Co-op?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1204\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1204\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_18597589_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mold in the Workplace Can Affect Workers' Health\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_18597589_s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Depositphotos_18597589_s.jpg 865w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mold in the Workplace Can Affect Workers&#8217; Health<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Co-ops are multi-dwelling housing units in which the owner buys shares in a corporation rather than actual property. In Manhattan, unlike most of the country, co-ops outnumber condos approximately three to one. Here&#8217;s why <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-treatment-remediation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manhattan mold removal<\/a> is just as important in a co-op as in other housing options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are You Allergic to Mold?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While mold is visually unpleasant, it poses a more serious problem as a health risk. Inhaling mold spores, which are always present in the air around us, frequently triggers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/mold-allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">allergic reactions<\/a>. Outdoor allergies are usually confined to certain seasons, but indoor mold makes allergies a year-round problem.<\/p>\n<p>Water is a vital element of mold growth, so infestations may develop any place where spores can land on a moist surface. In a co-op, kitchens and bathrooms are primary sites of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/03\/five-things-our-professionals-want-you-to-know-about-mold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indoor mold<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs of Mold Allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of mold allergies are similar to those of other types of allergies. When mold spores are inhaled, they irritate sensitive tissues in nasal passages, causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/20\/what-are-the-health-impacts-of-exposure-to-mold-and-mold-spores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upper respiratory symptoms<\/a> such as sneezing, itchy eyes and sinus congestion.<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged exposure to mold can cause symptoms even in people with no history of allergies. If symptoms tend to subside when you&#8217;re away from your co-op, chances are good they&#8217;re caused by mold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manhattan Mold Removal for Co-ops by Stern Mold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/moldexterm-system.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our MoldExterm program<\/a> is an effective and non-intrusive remediation method for residential and commercial buildings. Mold doesn&#8217;t have to be visible to be present. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a> to schedule a free mold inspection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Co-ops are multi-dwelling housing units in which the owner buys shares in a corporation rather than actual property. In Manhattan, unlike most of the country, co-ops outnumber condos approximately three to one. Here&#8217;s why Manhattan mold removal is just as important in a co-op as in other housing options. 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