Health effects of mold and mycotoxin exposure
The health effects of mold and mycotoxin exposure vary widely between individuals — even among people living in the same home. Sensitivities can develop gradually over time, making it difficult to connect symptoms to a mold problem without professional testing. If you're experiencing unexplained symptoms in your Portland-area home or workplace, a mold inspection may be an important first step.
Asthma or flu-like symptoms
General respiratory complaints
Stuffy or runny nose
Conjunctivitis and other eye irritations
Dry, hacking cough
Headaches
“Brain fog”
Skin rashes and irritations
Yes. Mold often grows in hidden areas — inside walls, under flooring, in crawl spaces, and in HVAC systems — where it's not visible but still releasing spores into the air. Symptoms of exposure can occur even when there is no visible mold growth.
This varies widely between individuals. Some people experience symptoms quickly after exposure, while others develop sensitivities gradually over months or years of repeated exposure. People with allergies, asthma, or compromised immune systems are typically more sensitive.
Mold allergy symptoms — such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes — are triggered by an immune response to mold spores. Mycotoxin exposure symptoms can be more severe and systemic, including neurological effects, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and immune dysfunction. MTSO offers both standard mold testing and EMMA mycotoxin testing to help identify which type of exposure may be present.
Consult a healthcare provider about your symptoms, and schedule a professional mold inspection to determine whether mold is present in your home or workplace. Testing provides the objective evidence needed to take informed action.
If you or someone in your home is experiencing symptoms that may be related to mold or mycotoxin exposure, a professional inspection and testing can help determine whether a problem exists.
If you or someone in your home is experiencing symptoms that may be related to mold or mycotoxin exposure, a professional inspection and testing can help determine whether a problem exists. At MTSO, we begin by discussing your concerns and the history of the property. We then perform a thorough visual inspection to detect signs of mold growth and adverse moisture conditions. Once the inspection is complete, we'll discuss a sampling strategy tailored to your situation. All samples are collected using scientifically calibrated equipment and delivered to an accredited laboratory — Eurofins — for analysis.
MTSO recognizes the following contacts for their expertise in areas such as mold illness and indoor air quality:
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MTSO offers certified mold and mycotoxin testing for homes and businesses throughout the Portland Metro area and Southwest Washington. Our testing process is thorough, objective, and conducted by a certified inspector — giving you the answers you need to take action. Schedule your inspection today.
Yes. MTSO provides indoor air quality testing and mold inspection services in Southwest Washington, including Vancouver, WA, in addition to the greater Portland Metro area.
We do not accept samples for analysis, as we focus on conducting on-site inspections and tests.
No, we charge for our mold testing services to ensure impartiality and objectivity in our results.
No. MTSO specializes exclusively in mold inspection and testing and does not perform remediation. This ensures our findings are always objective and free from any conflict of interest.
Yes. Garrett Dayfield holds certification from MICRO (Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Organization) and is recognized by the City of Portland. MTSO is fully insured.
Yes, we offer mycotoxin analysis, conducted by RealTime Labs, a recognized leader in the field.
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