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Mold spores are everywhere. Spores need water, the optimal temperature, food (in the form of porous material), and the right amount of air.
Unfortunately, common household problems may cause optimal conditions for mold growth -- and turn your home into a Petri dish. Leaks, structural damage, flooding, poor ventilation, and improperly installed insulation all create the conditions that foster mold. Basements and attics are particularly vulnerable.
Most people have heard of so-called "black mold" (Stachybotrys chartarum or Stachybotrys atra) and the health problems it can cause. Not all mold that looks black is true Stachybotrys mold--but any mold in your home is bad for your health.
Those suffering from asthma or allergy, small children, infants, the elderly, and people already suffering with health problems face acute problems are more suseptable to health problems related to mold exposure.
Symptoms from mold exposure include:
# Allergies
# Asthma
# Bronchitis
# Headache
# Immune system disorders
# Individual reactions
Just because it’s not visible doesn’t mean it’s not harmful. Toxic mold syndrome, sometimes called sick building syndrome, can make people sick. Although no mold can be seen, felt or smelled, the building itself causes mold exposure symptoms.
If some mold is visible, you can be sure that even more mold exists. The spores might be dormant right now, but it’s important to destroy them so you don’t have problems later. If you suspect a mold problem, you should have mold inspection and testing performed by a trained and certified mold inspector.
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