Moisture inside homes can cause mold to grow in various spaces. This, in addition to causing damage to structures, can be a trigger for health problems.
The presence of mold in the home causes problems that go beyond damage to structures. Although its particular smell and the stains it causes on the walls and ceilings are the most noticeable, over time it also affects the appearance of certain health problems.
According to information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to damp, moldy environments causes respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions in some people. In addition, it can be the trigger for attacks in patients with asthma.
What is mold?
Mold is a form of fungus that tends to grow indoors and outdoors. It often appears in areas of high humidity, such as on ceilings or walls where water leaks, windows, pipes or anywhere that has frequent contact with liquids.
In the same way, it has a facility to proliferate in cardboard elements, wood products, drywall, carpets and paintings. Because it produces spores, mold spreads easily by floating in the air. Then, if the environment is humid and warm, it thrives and grows.
According to an article published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives , there are an estimated 500 species of fungi that affect human health. However, the most common indoors are usually Cladosporium , Penicillium and Aspergillus.
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