Mold-borne Illnesses - Get a quote from our mold damage remediation company
Mold plays an important part in nature, but is a pest in your home. And just like in a natural environment, there are many species that can live in your home. Many of these mildews and molds thrive in dark, moist places in your home such as crawlspaces or hidden regions of your laundry room. Thankfully, these types of mold are mostly innocent, but a little patch may later become a large issue. Mold procreates using spores released into the air and causes illness when inhaled by anyone with sensitivities or asthma. Get a quote from a mold damage restoration company. Household mold is nontoxic for many folks, but can hurt those with lung issues. Mold sensitivities are seen in many people and flair up on different occasions depending on the amount of mold. Sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and other flu-like symptoms are most often experienced with mold and mildew allergies, making it hard to pinpoint accurately. The most serious reactions include shortness of breath. Those with asthma need to be particularly cautious around large populations of mold as it may trigger asthma attacks. Other sensitive groups at risk include:- Babies and children
- Those 65 and up
- Immune sensitive individuals
- People with serious lung disease