According to this study, there is
rising evidence which shows that
mould growth in damp buildings
is an important risk factor for
childhood respiratory illness. In
addition to respiratory problems,
children may also experience
neurological issues due to mould
exposure.
Andrew W. Campbell et al. (2004)
reveal that exposure to toxic moulds
can affect the neurological condition
and behaviour of children. They
conducted several tests showing
the neurophysiological effects of
mould exposure on children. They
discovered that many of the children
tested had abnormal brain readings
due to conditions developed from
mould exposure. Furthermore,
a research article conducted by
Ebere C. Anyanwu et al. (2003)
shows that toxic moulds affect the
nervous system in children who
are chronically exposed. Common
neurological symptoms are:
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Headaches
Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Confusion
Mood swings
Nosebleeds
Cough
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According to this study, high levels
of sensorimotor dysfunction and the
related disorders in children means
that toxic mould exposure should be
regarded as a serious neurological
health problem.
The study also shows that children
with toxic mould exposure develop
agitation (sometimes misdiagnosed
as hyperactivity) which causes them
to perform poorly at school. Overall,
the results indicate that children are
neuro-physiologically vulnerable,
especially those under the age of
ten.
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