The Impact Mold Can Have On Our Health

5/30/2018 (Permalink)

Painted over mold in a Greer, SC home. Make sure to properly clean and remove mold and not attempt to cover it up.

As a property owner, it can be easy to only focus on the damage and cost that mold can cause. But is vital to take in to account the impacts mold can have on the health of those that spend time inside of homes, businesses, and facilities that are affected. Mold can cause various health problems for people and pets if they come in contact or breathe in spores.

Allergic reactions can occur in individuals such as sneezing, runny nose or irritations such as red eyes or skin rashes. These reactions can be immediate or delayed and vary in severity.

Individuals with asthma have even more risk of having an asthma attack in areas where mold spores are present. The inhaled spores can trigger intense attacks that may require medical attention.

Allergic reactions and asthma are only two of the potential health problems that can be associated with mold and microbial growth. And why it is essential to take swift and proper action if there is a suspected mold problem. For more information about mold visit the EPA.gov website.