mold remediation
Exposure to certain amounts and certain types of mold can present various types of health concerns. Exposure to mold can occur during physical contact, ingestion, and inhalation. The health risks associated with mold exposure include: allergic reactions, irritation, and invasive disease. It is essential for the health of you and your loved ones, as well as the protection of you property, to address the issue and arrange for professionals to inspect and remove the mold as soon as the presence of mold is identified. Mold can be TOXIC and very hazardous to your health so give us a call today and let Scott’s Cleaning Service protect you and your loved ones from this danger.
Health issues associated to mold
Allergy Allergic reactions arise when a substance such as mold causes an immune response in an individual. The most common chronic conditions of allergies include: sinusitis and asthma.
Irritation Fungi produce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC‟s). VOCs are the cause of the typical “moldy/musty” smell commonly associated with fungal contamination indoors. High level VOC exposure may irritate the mucous membranes and the central nervous system leading to symptoms of headaches, decreased attention span, difficulty in concentration, and dizziness.
Invasive Disease This type of disease is uncommon. It is an infection caused by exposure to microorganisms that don‟t normally produce disease in healthy individuals, but affects those with weaker immune systems such as those with HIV/AIDS or transplant and chemotherapy patients.
Signs of Mold Presence
Health issues associated to mold
- According to a 1999 Mayo Clinic Study, nearly all chronic sinus infections, afflicting 37 million Americans, are a result of molds.
- According to 1999 USA Today a 300% increase in the asthma rate over the past 20 years has been linked to molds.
- Infants, young children, and the elderly have an immune-compromised system in which they are at an increased risk of experiencing health effects related to mold exposure
Allergy Allergic reactions arise when a substance such as mold causes an immune response in an individual. The most common chronic conditions of allergies include: sinusitis and asthma.
Irritation Fungi produce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC‟s). VOCs are the cause of the typical “moldy/musty” smell commonly associated with fungal contamination indoors. High level VOC exposure may irritate the mucous membranes and the central nervous system leading to symptoms of headaches, decreased attention span, difficulty in concentration, and dizziness.
Invasive Disease This type of disease is uncommon. It is an infection caused by exposure to microorganisms that don‟t normally produce disease in healthy individuals, but affects those with weaker immune systems such as those with HIV/AIDS or transplant and chemotherapy patients.
Signs of Mold Presence
- The presence of mold such as the black stuff that grows around the corners of your bathtub is a definite sign of a mold problem.
- Strong, musty odors are detected mostly by people who develop these types of allergies and signs include: sneezing, coughing and congestion
- Any evidence of past moisture problems (even if undetected) such as ever having just one flood in your home, you may have mold.
- If you have a constant leak under your sink, you probably have mold because it likes to hide in your wall. Be sure to fix all leaks IMMEDIATELY!
- Mold likes to hide in cold, dark, unventilated areas. If you don‟t have at least a crawlspace or ventilation in an area then odds are you have mold
