The Health Dangers of Mold

In nature, mold breaks down dead material and deposits nutrients into the soil around it, but it can bring its share of significant health trouble if it spreads in your home. Luckily, most kinds of mold are generally harmless, however sometimes a tiny patch may later turn into a big issue. When mold reproduces, it frees particles into the air which can cause sickness when inhaled by anyone with mold sensitivities or respiratory issues. According to a few studies, there is a correlation between an early exposure to mold and the development of asthma in some younger children.

For a majority of people, garden variety mold, mildew or fungi isn’t irritating or even obvious. Unfortunately, it can hurt other people who are sensitive or who have asthma. In most cases, the density of the mold and sensitivity of someone’s allergies has the most effect on their response. If you have a mold allergy, you’ll likely sneeze, have a runny nose, cough, red eyes, wheeze, skin irritations or a headache when mold is nearby. The most severe reactions include short breath. Mold and mildew can be particularly triggering for asthma attacks too. Additional sensitive groups at risk include:

  • Babies and kids
  • Seniors
  • Immune sensitive individuals
  • People with severe pulmonary disease

Where Mold can be Found

Typically found in damp areas, mold and mildew does build up over time. Your home can get a mold infestation through open doorways, windows, vents and air conditioning and heating systems. Mold doesn’t only invade a home through doors and windows. It can also fasten onto your clothes, knapsacks, pets and shoes and be transported your home.

When the amount of mold in your home exceeds normal levels, it can affect the physical well-being of your family, your possessions and the building itself. Mold can grow in wet places, but it can be found in places you might not expect. These include:

  • Paper products
  • Ceiling tiles
  • Cardboard
  • Wood products
  • Paints
  • Insulation
  • Drywall
  • Upholstery

Mold Prevention

You can take precautions to ensure that mold won’t grow in your home. We suggest the following:

  • Create ventilation for showers, laundry rooms and kitchen
  • Manage the humidity levels
  • If it floods, meticulously clean and dry your home
  • Mend leaky roofs, windows or pipes as soon as possible
  • Call professional mold damage repair contractors for affordable mold remediation

Call Paul Davis Immediately for 24/7 Emergency Mold Remediation Services

If you have mold present in your home that’s too much to handle by yourself, contact the mold remediation professionals at Paul Davis. Call Paul! (828) 687-7766 for affordable mold remediation.