‘How mould made me sick’: Took woman months to realise cause of symptoms

According to the health authorities, long-term exposure to mould can be harmful and it is important to treat any mould at home or at work. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Soon after starting a job as a shop cashier, Charlotte began experiencing strong headaches, bowel problems and overall weakness and then “unbearable pain”.It took her months to realise the cause of her symptoms: she was breathing in mould particles.They were being blown onto her face by an extractor fan that sucked air from a mould-lined...