What Health Hazards Can Mold Cause?
While mold plays a pivotal part in the ecosystem, it is a pest if it invades your home. Luckily, most kinds of mold is generally easy to ignore, but a little splotch may later become a large issue. When mold reproduces, it frees spores into the air which can cause illness if inhaled by those with allergies or respiratory issues. According to a few studies, there might be a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. For most, garden variety mold, mildew or fungi isn't harmful or even noticeable. However, it can have an effect on other people who are sensitive or who have breathing issues. In most cases, the density of the mold and sensitivity of someone's allergies will effect their reaction. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and similar flu-like symptoms are commonly experienced with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to target the problem accurately. The most serious reactions include difficulty breathing. Those with asthma must be especially careful around large populations of mold as it may trigger asthma attacks. Other sensitive groups at risk include:- Babies and toddlers
- Seniors
- Immune compromised individuals
- Anyone with chronic pulmonary disease
Mold in the Home
Often found in moist areas, mold and mildew can grow bigger over time. A home can get a mold infestation through open doors, windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn't only invade your home through doors and windows. It can also fasten onto your clothes, purses, pets and shoes and be brought indoors. The growth of mold will affect the health of your family, your possessions and the structure itself. Mold typically grows in wet places, but it can be found in places you may not expect. These include:- Paper products
- Ceiling tiles
- Cardboard
- Wood products
- Paints
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Upholstery
Mold Prevention
You can take preventative steps to make sure that mold won't grow in your home. Here's some steps you can take:- Create ventilation in bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Manage the humidity levels in your home
- In the case of flooding, clean and dry your home meticulously
- Immediately patch up leaky roofs, windows or pipes
- Call Paul Davis mold damage restoration specialists for affordable mold remediation
