Woman Can’t Wait To Decorate New Home—Then Symptoms Begin
Summary
Sophie Collins, a woman from Hampshire, UK, bought a new apartment and began decorating it. Soon after moving in, she developed health problems caused by mold in the apartment, which delayed her decorating plans while the mold was treated.Key Facts
- Sophie Collins, 29, bought an apartment earlier this year and planned to decorate it in a colorful, maximalist style.
- She began feeling unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, cough, headaches, sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and sneezing shortly after moving in.
- Symptoms were linked to mold exposure, which can cause irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, and skin according to the CDC.
- Mold was found mainly near the windows and blinds, but some may have been hidden under paint.
- Specialists confirmed high moisture and humidity levels in the apartment, creating conditions for mold growth.
- The apartment was treated for mold, and Collins’s symptoms went away after treatment.
- She must wait a full year before painting or wallpapering to avoid disturbing the mold treatment.
- Collins shared her story on TikTok and is currently focusing on small projects and furniture while waiting to resume decorating fully.
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