Mold not only has a negative effect on the appearance of your home, but it also has the potential to pose serious health issues. The faster you bring a mold removal specialist from A-1 Mold Testing & Remediation Services to the problem area, the quicker you can restore your house to a safe and healthy environment. Here is a breakdown of the health impacts that are associated with indoor mold. 

Mold Removal Specialist’s Guide to Mold-Related Health Issues

1. Allergy Woes

While some people may not seem to be impacted by mold at all, many are highly sensitive to its presence. For those allergic individuals, being around indoor mold can have a range of negative health effects, mostly centered around the respiratory system. It’s common to have itchy eyes, a sore throat, coughing fits, headaches, tightness in the chest, and even rashes. Although one may not have specific allergies to mold, repeated exposure can be detrimental to one’s health.

2. Asthma Development

People with asthma are more likely to have increased respiratory problems in the presence of indoor mold. Just as troubling is the link between childhood exposure to mold and asthma development. With children who have some genetic predisposition to asthma, living in a home with mold growth can make it more likely they will have the condition, and it may lead to high levels of respiratory distress. According to the findings of The World Health Organization after a 2 year rigorous study, occupants of damp or moldy buildings have a 75% greater risk of respiratory issues and asthma than occupants of buildings with better indoor air quality. This is a finding that should not be overlooked by parents, grandparents, school officials, business owners, the government, or other authorities.The sooner your home can be cleared by a mold removal specialist, the lower the chance of asthma onset. 

3. Dangerous Reactions

Certain varieties of indoor mold contain mycotoxins, which affect humans when they contact the skin, are inhaled or ingested. This substance can trigger the typical respiratory problems that come with exposure to mold, or in some cases, cause even more serious ailments like pulmonary injury and renal failure. With particularly toxic strains, some residents have developed cancer.

As soon as you spot the first sign of mold, don’t hesitate to contact A-1 Mold Testing & Remediation Services. Offering both mold inspections and mold removal

, the professionals will root out the contagion and educate you on best practices for avoiding its presence in the future. To speak with a mold removal specialist, call (402) 474-6653 for the Lincoln office and (402) 964-2080 for Omaha. Learn more about the company by visiting their website.