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Whether it’s visibly growing on your walls or hidden behind building materials, mold is a serious problem that can cause respiratory problems for everyone in the family. Unfortunately, it can take a while before symptoms start to manifest, which is why many homeowners schedule testing whenever they suspect there might be a problem. Understand the effect that mold has on your air quality and health—and how mold remediation can protect your family.

The Health Impact of Mold

How It Affects Air Quality

Mold is a fungal growth that thrives on moisture. It reproduces through microscopic spores that it releases into the air. Every building has some spores in its air since mold is everywhere.

However, when it grows unchecked in a building without mold remediation, the percentage of spores in the air becomes too high. If left untreated, they will get into your lungs every time you breathe, which has been connected to many respiratory problems.

How Inhaling Mold Affects You

raleigh mold remediationAllergic reactions to the spores are the most common issue, as they irritate the lungs, nose, eyes, and throat. People usually notice cold-like and flu-like symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and skin rash.

Exposure may trigger asthmatic episodes as well. It can cause respiratory infection when the live mold enters the lungs, which can be dangerous to those with weakened immune systems, such as young children and seniors.

Finally, some types of mold are toxic, such as Stachybotrys chartarum, commonly called black mold. Exposure to these mold strains, especially in large doses, causes poisoning. The mycotoxins in the mold may cause severe respiratory infections or even death.

 

If you suspect your home has become a health concern, it’s time to bring in mold remediation professionals. Restoration 1 of Raleigh North is available for mold testing, and you can reach them 24/7 for mold removal emergencies. They’ll help you through every aspect of your remediation, from filing an insurance claim to the finishing touches of restoring your home—all with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Get started online or with a free estimate at (919) 492-5735 within a 20-mile radius of Raleigh, NC.

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