How to Deal with Mold In The Home ~ 5 House and Health-Threatening Dangers!

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How to Deal with Mold In The Home
5 House and Health-Threatening Dangers!
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Harmful Health Effects of Mold in Your Home

Mold spores are in the air, in our homes, and in the environment all the time.
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When mold spores find a place to grow and multiply out of control, then mold becomes a serious problem.
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The 5 effects below are only a few of the problems that can be caused by mold in the home.
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1. Mold Allergies

Alternaria, aspergillus, cladosporium, and penicillium molds can all cause allergic reactions.
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Not everyone is allergic to mold. For those who are, symptoms include cough, dry skin, itchy eyes, itchy nose and throat, runny nose, scaly skin, sneezing, stuffy nose, and watery eyes.
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These symptoms can range from mild to severe but are most dangerous to those who also have asthma. Mold can induce severe and even life-threatening asthma flare-ups. When someone with asthma has a mold-induced asthma flare-up, it should be treated as a medical emergency.
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Other health conditions that can be caused by mold include allergic fungal sinusitis (an inflammatory reaction when mold spores get into the sinus cavities), allergic broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (a rare, but serious, condition that causes inflammation inside the lungs).
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2. Mold Odors

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When mold grows in damp areas of the home, musty odors can make it very unpleasant to spend any time in these areas of the home.
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If you smell mold in your home, it’s best to contact a professional mold removal company immediately to get rid of the problem, wherever it is.
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3. Wall Damage
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Mold can grow on any material that can absorb water, which is why it’s so commonly found in shower areas and under sinks.
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As a living thing, mold needs food and water to live just like all other living things.
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When mold spores land on a piece of drywall(a building material) that stays consistently damp, these spores take root and begin taking nutrients from the drywall and moisture from the water.
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This gives the mold the nutrients it needs to reproduce. As mold spreads, it consumes more of the drywall and the wall begins to deteriorate.

Drywall is not the only building material susceptible to being consumed by mold. In fact, any material that can hold moisture can sustain mold. Textiles like carpets and soft, porous materials like ceiling tiles can quickly become overgrown with mold if the mold problem is not treated promptly.
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4. Increased Risk of Developing Asthma

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An Environmental Protection Agency study looked at children at age one and the same group of children at age seven.
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Those who lived in homes with mold had asthma at higher rates than the children whose homes did not have a significant problem with mold.
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5. Other Environmental Nuisances

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The damage to porous surfaces caused by mold provides an opportunity for nuisance animals such as mice and other pests such as insects to enter a home.
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These are only a few of the potential problems mold in the home can cause.
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If you suspect you have mold in your home, consider calling a professional mold remediation company. There is no need to expose yourself to harmful mold any more than necessary.

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Dixie Somers, Freelance Writer
dixiesomers@gmail.com
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