Is the Mold in your House Making You Sick? - Get a quote from our mold damage remediation company
Mold plays a big part in nature, but can be a pest if it enters your home. There are a variety of kinds that can live in your home. A majority of these mildews, molds and fungi thrive in dark, moist places in your home like crawlspaces or spots in your kitchen. Fortunately, this type of mold is mostly harmless, but a little splotch can grow to bigger proportions. Mold reproduces with the use of spores freed into the air and causes sickness when inhaled by people with sensitivities or asthma. Get an affordable quote from a mold damage restoration company. For most, common mold, mildew or fungi aren't irritating or even obvious. However, they can have an effect on other, more allergy prone demographics. These sensitivities are seen in a lot of people and hit at various times depending on the density of mold. Sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and other flu-like symptoms are usually associated with mold allergies, making it hard to pinpoint correctly. More serious allergies may result in harsh reactions like short breath. Anyone with asthma should be particularly cautious near large populations of mold because it can cause asthma attacks. Additional sensitive groups at risk include:- Infants and toddlers
- Those 65 and up
- Those with a weak immune system
- People with chronic lung disease