ok have come to the conclusion that maybe im breathing in some kind of mould spores in my room but am concerned that as i had the place built only a year ago, could the mould be formed in such a short space of time,as the timbers are.. or should be new which they looked like when i fixed up the drywall over it all?
Maybe the timber was left to the elements for some time before being installed ?
2007-08-23 05:26:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Mold can form within 24 hours, if the conditions are good. You need a source of moisture, and the right temperatures.
Would exposure to mold cause your ears to hurt? I don't know. It would be a reaction to a respiratory induced illness. If it is causing your sinuses to clog, then perhaps your ears could be affected.
Your timber was probably treated before being installed in your home. If so, it was likely treated with Cadmium, Chromium or Arsenic to kill bugs and keep them from eating it.
It is possible that you are suffering an adverse reaction to the CCA in the timber, if you have treated lumber in your home.
It could be some other exposure to another chemical. You need to contact an industrial hygienist to get them to take a sample of your air to analyze it for mold or other volatile organic compounds.
2007-08-24 01:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by Christmas Light Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, drywall is sealed pretty well by a primer, texture, and several coats of paint, so mold spores produced inside a wall typically have no way of getting inside the house, except through gaps around electric outlets and light switches. Consequently, mold spores from inside the wall are unlikely to causing your ear problems.
There is really no way to diagnose a medical problem by describing your house - you need to see a doctor to find the answer.
2007-08-24 10:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the air pressure in the room may be sufficiently different. Also, it may be that you need to get your ears checked out at the doctor's. There may be an infection.
2007-08-23 05:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you use electronic pest deterrents?
If not, does your neighbour?
You need to reserach this. It is more likely to be an undetectable vibration/sound than anything else.
2007-08-25 05:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋