Mold only needs food, oxygen, and moisture to thrive, which is why homeowners often need mold remediation after plumbing pipes burst, sump pumps fail, or rainwater seeps through basement walls. To understand why this service is crucial following a property disaster, learn more about how the fungus can affect your health below.

What Mold Exposure Does to Your Health

1. Triggers Asthma Attacks

For people with respiratory problems, being around mold spores can make it harder to breathe. The microscopic spores are inhaled and can make it down to the lungs. In response, the allergy cells in the lungs can trigger an asthmatic reaction. This is often marked by a tightening of the chest and shortness of breath.

2. Creates Nasal Congestion

In addition to inhaling mold spores through the mouth, they can also enter the body through the nose. The allergy cells in nasal passages will then attack the invader, resulting in severe nasal congestion, a runny nose, or a sneezing fit. The pressure from fluid buildup in nasal passages could also cause headaches.

3. Causes Infections to Develop

If someone has a compromised immune system, they're at a greater risk for developing an infection from inhaling mold spores. For example, pulmonary aspergillosi is one mold-based infection that people with damaged lungs can develop. In this case, the fungus will start to grow in the lungs, and in advanced stages, it can even move to the bloodstream.

If water damage has caused mold growth in your home, contact the fully insured and licensed technicians at FloodCo in Kalispell, MT. These professionals will provide mold remediation to protect your family’s health, and they also offer structural construction to repair parts of the house destroyed by the fungus. Get an in-depth overview of the process online, and call (406) 892-1717 to schedule mold remediation today.