Health Problems Caused By Mold in Your Home
Mold growth in your home is a significant problem. If left unattended, mold can pose a serious health threat to you and your family. Because you and your family spend so much time within your home, the quality of your indoor air is of the utmost importance. Whenever mold develops in your home, you should hire a professional to remove it.
If your home suffered any significant water damage, it is very important for you to schedule an inspection with a licensed mold removal and remediation expert. The experts at Bay Restoration have the experience and knowledge necessary to identify mold growth within residences. They have the skill and proficiency to remove it in order to restore your indoor air quality to the levels you and your family deserve.
Bay Restoration is the premier mold removal service provider in Northern and Central Virginia. If your home has suffered any water damage or if you are concerned about mold being present in your home, Bay Restoration can help.
Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems
Mold can lead to many deleterious and detrimental health effects. Although nearly all mold has negative health effects, the severity of the symptoms depends on the type of mold present in your home.
There are three classifications of mold based on the health effects they can cause:
- Allergenic molds
- Pathogenic molds
- Toxigenic Mods
Allergenic molds obviously mainly affect those with allergies. Pathogenic molds are those that can lead to an infection of some sort. Toxigenic molds actually produce toxins that can cause serious health issues.
Common health problems caused by mold include the following:
- Shortness of breath
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- Immune system issues
- Muscle and joint paint
- Headaches
- Respiratory illnesses
Another problem with mold-caused negative health effects is that they are often not diagnosed properly by healthcare professionals. These symptoms can result from various causes; therefore, there is the potential that a symptom caused by mold may not be properly treated.
Common Places for Mold to Grow
Mold can thrive in almost any environment that has both moisture and oxygen. In this respect, mold can be prevalent throughout your home.
The following is a list of the more common areas where mold growth can develop:
- High humidity areas, especially basements
- Anywhere condensation collects such as near windows
- Leaking roofs
- Under or behind major appliances
- Any site of a plumbing leak
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Carpet and walls after any substantial water damage
Although mold can develop under normal conditions, it is extremely likely to grow to hazardous levels after a home sustains any major water damage. Although it is recommended that homeowners routinely test air quality, it is absolutely imperative to check air quality after any flooding or major plumbing leak. The mold removal professionals at Bay Restoration have the ability to identify mold growth and eliminate it from your Virginia home.
