The Health Dangers of Mold
While mold is important in nature, it is a problem in your house. Thankfully, most kinds of mold are generally innocent, but a small spot can grow to bigger proportions. Mold procreates with the use of spores that are freed into the air and causes problems when breathed in by those with mold allergies or asthma. A few studies have also found a link between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children. Common mold is not a problem for a majority of folks, but can be harmful for more sensitive groups. These allergies are common for a lot of the population and flair up at different times based on the amount of mold. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, wheezing, headaches and other cold-like symptoms are usually experienced with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to target the problem correctly. The most severe reactions include shortness of breath. Anyone with asthma should be especially cautious around high concentrations of mold as it may trigger asthma attacks. Additional sensitive groups at risk include:- Babies and toddlers
- Those 65 and up
- Immune compromised individuals
- Anyone with chronic lung disease
Mold in the Home
Often found in damp places, mold and mildew does grow bigger over time. Mold enters your house through any opening, such as open doorways, windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn't only enter your house through windows and doors-- it can attach onto your clothes, purses, animals and shoes and be brought indoors. Mold growth doesn't only affect your family's physical well-being-- it can affect your possessions and the structure itself. Mold can grow in moist places, but it can be found in places you might not think to look. These include:- Paper products
- Ceiling tiles
- Cardboard
- Wood products
- Paints
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Upholstery
How to Prevent Mold from Growing
There are precautions you can take to in order to stop mold from infesting your home. We suggest the following:- Create ventilation in bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchen
- Manage the humidity levels in your house
- In the case of flooding, clean and dry your house meticulously
- Promptly patch up leaky roofs, windows or pipes
- Call Paul Davis mold damage repair specialists for affordable mold removal