Mold Remediation and the Danger of Mold
MOLD - A Menace To Health
Looking at a mold spore magnified to the 100th power can be pretty frightening. Calling it by its scientific name… FILAMENTOUS FUNGI can conjure up the worst of nightmares! Couple water damage and the Florida sunshine and humidity and you have a catastrophe brewing.
The effects of MOLD vary from person to person. What is certain is that it WILL affect a person in one way or another. A person can be affected by MOLD through inhalation, topical contact or eating moldy food. Symptoms often include allergies, sinusitis, and in critical cases…..it will weaken your immune system.
In damp conditions MOLD will reproduce like fleas on an unkempt dog. All MOLD needs is humidity levels of 66% or above, in order to procreate. Surprisingly, MOLD is able to survive in below freezing temperatures as well as temperatures in excess of 122 degrees.
The most common symptoms of contact with MOLD are:
Cough, sneezing, wheezing, infection, and/or difficulty in breathing
Nose and throat irritation. Headaches and fatigue.
Watery, reddened, or burning eyes.
Dermatitis (skin irritation)
In severe cases, MOLD will cause Asthma attacks
Combat MOLD by getting your home tested as soon as possible! If MOLD is found, take action and get it eradicated by a MOLD Remediation Expert. It is your right and covered by your home insurance if you elected to have this coverage.